Life of Pi: Illustrated Edition was published in September 2007 and it features 40 full-colour illustrations (mostly full-page). There are two editions:
^ The UK (Canongate) edition - hardcover with black linen spine, debossed letters, bookmark ribbon and illustrated endpapers; printed on matte, cream-coloured paper (photo by Pentagram)


^ The US (Harcourt) edition - hardcover with jacket, varnished illustration and letters; printed on bright white, coated art paper

All the illustrations in the book are oil/digital, 50x65cm, and painted from the first person's perspective - as seen through the main character's eyes. Below is a small preview with the appropriate quotes.


^ Lord, avert their eyes from me, I whispered in my soul.


^ I threw the mako towards the stern.


^ "There goes our lunch."

^ There are 15 numbered Life of Pi sets of six limited edition A2 giclée prints (420x594 mm or 16.5x23.4"), all signed by Yann Martel and me. For more details and to buy, as well as the process of my artwork from sketch phase to full-colour painting, click here.