Claudia Z. Bedrick

Co-founder, Publisher, Art Director, and Editor of Enchanted Lion Books, Claudia Z. Bedrick, talks to Giuseppe Castellano about how she—and her family—started the leading independent publishing company; why Enchanted Lion has yet to be swallowed by a Big Fish—despite several attempts; what it takes for an independent to survive—and in many cases, thrive—in the marketplace; and what the publisher of beautifully illustrated books looks for in illustrators.Lastly, Claudia and I explain why we both hope that the publishing industry does NOT go back to normal post-pandemic.To learn more about Claudia and Enchanted Lion Books, visit enchantedlion.com.A few of the artists mentioned in this episode include: Helen Borten, Jim Flora, Milton Glaser, Marc Boutevant, Olimpia Zagnoli, and Ping Zhu. If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.