National Book Council (NBC) is Malta’s leading cultural institution celebrating literature, creativity, and publishing through its annual national events including the Malta Book Festival.
From Illustration to Book
Part of the Malta Book Festival 2025 — 46th Edition
Malta, November 5–9, 2025 — The National Book Council, in collaboration with Arts Council Malta, proudly presents the fourth edition of From Illustration to Book a curated exhibition celebrating the art of visual storytelling, book design, and the creative process behind illustrated works.
The Piece
The Story Behind the Work
Sillygoose’s participation in From Illustration to Book continues their exploration of narrative through form, space, and emotion. The featured work bridges design and storytelling, capturing how illustration transforms abstract thought into tangible experience. Through subtle color play and deliberate composition, the piece reflects the quiet dialogue between artist and story where the visual becomes the language of imagination.
The Voice
“Illustration is how stories breathe before they’re written where the unseen finds its form and memory becomes visible.” — Sillygoose
The Buzz
Cultural Relevance
The Malta Book Festival 2025 celebrates Writing Anew a theme centered on transformation, discovery, and creative renewal. From Illustration to Book showcases Malta’s leading illustrators and designers while paying homage to pioneers of the craft. The exhibition highlights how the visual arts shape national storytelling, uniting literary and artistic voices in a shared creative dialogue.
Festival Highlights
What to Look Forward To
- International guests including UK novelist Samantha Harvey and American author Jeff VanderMeer
- Sessions by Ann VanderMeer on editing and Simon Trewin on literary representation
- Workshops, readings, and panels by Maltese writers Omar N’Shea and Romeo Roxman Gatt
- Launch of The Illustration Annual 2025 curated by the Malta Community of Illustrators (MCOI)
- Interactive events for children, schools, and families including art workshops and theatre performances
The Festival continues to grow as Malta’s largest celebration of books, creativity, and cultural collaboration, bringing readers, artists, and writers together under one roof.
Publication Notes
Key publication details are outlined below.
Publication Details
Title: From Illustration to Book
Organizer: National Book Council (NBC) & Arts Council Malta (ACM)
Location: MFCC, Ta’ Qali, Malta
Exhibition Dates: Nov 5–9, 2025
Artwork Information
Featured Artist: Sillygoose
Exhibition: From Illustration to Book
Style: Narrative, Conceptual
Medium: Digital Illustration
Focus: Storytelling, Form, Memory
Access & Credits
Venue: Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (MFCC)
Event: Malta Book Festival 2025
Availability: Public Exhibition + National Catalogue
Website: ktieb.org.mt
In the Headlines
Who reads it. Where it’s seen.
- Featured in the official Malta Book Festival 2025 Programme
- Showcased in collaboration with Arts Council Malta
- Part of the From Illustration to Book visual arts exhibition archive
- Highlighted across social platforms via @artscouncilmalta and @ktieborgmt
“From Illustration to Book” continues to celebrate the fusion of literature and visual art, where image and story meet to redefine how we experience books in the modern era.