Behind the Scenes at the FriesenPress Illustrations Department

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Behind the Scenes at the FriesenPress Illustrations Department

We recently sat down with Astra Compton, our in-house illustrations specialist, for a behind-the-scenes look at our illustrations department – including our hiring process, how she matches authors and illustrators, and gives advice to authors embarking on their maiden illustrations voyage.

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Target Number One: Author Alain Olivier’s On A Mission For Justice

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Target Number One: Author Alain Olivier’s On A Mission For Justice

The feature film Target Number One is inspired by FriesenPress author Alain Olivier’s real-life experiences in Thailand. Alain says that if not for an investigation by journalist Victor Malarek, he may never have returned to Canada or been able to tell his side of his harrowing story. We spoke with Alain about the 14-years-in-the-making Hollywood film, his book, and the emotions he’s feeling now that the world is about to hear his story.

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