Topping out at 416 pages, American Illustration 26 promises to deliver even more of what design professionals, artists and students desire from this influential annual juried illustration collection. Not only does the volume consistently serve up the most innovative projects from the illustration world--including previously unpublished personal work--but it is also an increasingly well designed object. Last year, the twenty-fifth anniversary edition included a never-before-seen, double-sided, die-cut, round, french fold, metallic pull-out, 30 x 30 inch poster by Yuko Shimizu and "trading cards" showcasing 25 years of covers, complete with stats for each volume--including juries, designers and winning illustrators……