About
Rory Lucey is the author-illustrator of the forthcoming graphic novel “SCRAM: The Society of Creatures Real and Magical” with Macmillan’s First Second Books imprint. He illustrated "Bad Sister" from First Second, as well as wrote and illustrated "Jonesy: Nine Lives on the Nostromo" and contributed to "Alien: 40 Years 40 Artists" from Titan Books. His work has been featured by The New York Times, Nerdist, Gizmodo, Collider, Publisher's Weekly, Martha Stewart Weddings, and more.
Born in London and raised throughout the Midwest, he holds a B.F.A. in Printmaking and Drawing from Washington University and an M.A. in Teaching Art and Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and two cats.
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"Lucey’s comics convey thoughtfulness in form, placement, and perspective."
The Horn Book, starred review
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"Even his palette, which paints each page with a pleasing watercolor-like array of colors, changes to fit the mood."
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"...perfectly matched with the kinetic, retro, comic-strip-style art of Rory Lucey."
Contact me
For publishing/illustration inquiries
Contact my agent, Charlie Olsen at Inkwell Management: [email protected]
For events or appearance inquiries
Please see the information on my Visits page.
For everything else
Use the form on this page. Rory is unable to respond personally to every message, but loves to hear from readers!