JAMES ENOS
Prolific, mixed-media writer and illustrator, James Enos (b. 1987), creates large-scale, mixed-media books that take place in his self-constructed world known as the “Kid Stuff Universe.”
James designs and executes each book from scratch. His extraordinary process includes binding, researching, writing, and hand-drawing illustrations— many of which fold-out and can extend upwards of 275 cm. Each story is first composed through completion on a typewriter, and then illustrated chronologically. His stories weave together to form a collection inspired by his life experiences, picture books adapted from major motion pictures, and pop-culture of the late 80s and early 90s, among others. Through storytelling, James expresses his wry sense of humor, intuitive understanding of plot and syntax, and extensive knowledge of literature and pop culture. James’ recent books include several volumes that are bound together into a single, enormous book.
James is co-represented by Booklyn (Brooklyn, NYC).
“Hercules” by James Enos read by Marshall Weber, Booklyn, Inc. NYC
EXCERPTS & ILLUSTRATIONS
James’s is co-represented by Booklyn, Inc. in Brooklyn, NYC. Please visit Booklyn’s website to view his entire collection and available books for sale, or email us directly to inquire about books in progress or available inventory. Click here to see James’ collection at Booklyn, Inc.
EXHIBITIONS & PROJECTS
2024
Outsider Art Fair, exhibitor. New York City, NY
2023
Outsider Art Fair, exhibitor. New York City, NY
2022
Outsider Art Fair, solo exhibitor. New York City, NY
2021
Building 5, exhibitor. Portland, OR
IN COLLECTION
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art: Full House The Movie/A Don Bluth/The Magic Cauldron
Letterform Archive: Disney The Jungle Book
St. Olaf College: KID ADALT STUFF The Little Rascals In Young Arthur and Other Leguns Where Dreams n nightmares come true
Tufts University: Lucas-Spielberg-Presents-A-Don-Bluth-Film The Queen of Thieves
University of California, Irvine (UCI): Lucas-Spielberg-Presents-A-Don-Bluth-Film-Home-Story-Book-Presents- Michelle and the THE KING OF THIEVES Masterpeace
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): Full House/Star Wars
University of Central Florida (UCF): Full House The Movie/The Hunchback of Notre Dame
University of Delaware Library: Disney’s Tarzan / Disney’s Tarzan and Jane
Yale University, Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library: Nickeloden Hercules Rugrats Rasputin
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