What's in the Box blog

2009-10-26T21:20:00.000+01:00

I know a House Where Magic Lives

2009-07-06T12:06:00.000+01:00

Illustration for our new book 'I know a House Where Magic Lives'
which should be ready by the end of the year.
A short run of Collectors Editions in Hard Back will be available.

new solar toy

2009-07-06T11:35:00.000+01:00

New Solar powered toys are currently appearing on our web page, take a look.....

2009-06-06T11:12:00.000+01:00

The Tremendous Woos at Thought Bubble

2008-11-10T10:34:00.002+01:00

We will be at the Leeds Comic convention at the Travelling Man Stand, on the 13-16 November 2008. See you then!

The Tremendous Woos is ready to order

2008-10-08T20:25:00.002+01:00

We have the books back and we are already taking orders! Release date 1st November but you can get your order in now. I am happy to help!

The Tremendous Woos Release Date

2008-08-01T12:21:00.003+01:00

Hi
The Date has been set for November 08, the book has gone to the printer and the products are in production.
See the cover Artwork as it will appear in the shops now!

Pre Orders Welcome
RRP £5.99
ISBN 9780955334115

What's in the Box blog: Sneak Preview of The Tremendous Woos at Farnham Maltings, Surrey Until the end of July08

2008-07-01T13:21:00.001+01:00

What's in the Box blog: Sneak Preview of The Tremendous Woos at Farnham Maltings, Surrey Until the end of July08

Sneak Preview of The Tremendous Woos at Farnham Maltings, Surrey Until the end of July08

2008-07-01T13:19:00.002+01:00

We currently have a exhibition at Farnham Maltings (surrey) until the end of the month.

New Book The Tremendous Woos Due Sept 08

2008-06-16T13:40:00.002+01:00

Our new book The Tremendous Woos is about to go to the printers, we expect the Book to be ready for release in September 08.
We are much better organised this time around and hopefuly we will get more than one review in the national press!
To be one of the first to receive a signed copy please visit our website and email us with Reserve Me A Copy! in the subject header, and we will tell you asap when the books get back from the printers.

New Book Due October 2008!

2008-06-11T19:27:00.003+01:00

We have a brand new book Titled 'The Tremendous Woo's' which we are currently finishing and will publish this year. We are very excited and look forward to its release.Look back here for News and pictures very soon!

Happy New 2008

2008-01-02T20:00:00.000+01:00

Happy New Year, we are ready to rock and roll into 2008. This year we are working on some exciting new childrens products and we hope to release our new book in Autumn and show our New Products at the 100% Design show at Earls Court in 08.
Watch this Space!

Merry Christmas!

2007-12-18T09:33:00.000+01:00

We have just moved into our new studio at the old fire Station in Godalming, Surrey.

THE OLD FIRE STATION

Have a great Christmas see you in 2008!

Publishing Other Peoples Work

2007-10-05T08:40:00.001+01:00

Sorry All you budding Illustrators/Authors but we don't publish other peoples work.

Geep at Paul Smith

2007-08-25T10:37:00.001+01:00

Geep will now be available to buy at selected Paul Smith Stores, these include New York and L.A hooray at last!

Halloween is just around the corner......

2007-07-23T19:38:00.000+01:00

Greetings All
What’s in the box are getting ready to stock the shelves of bookshops everywhere for Halloween.
We are planning to hold a couple of events at selected stores. What events you say? Well let just say that fans of Spooky book readings held in dark tents by torchlight should keep an eye on this blog site!
**New Stockist**
Selected Paul Smith Stores will be stocking copies of 'Geep' this autumn, we will list those stores as and when we know.
Happy Summer Holidays!...even though its soaking wet

We have been away!!

2007-06-07T13:21:00.000+01:00

Just a quick to post to say we are still here! I have been away looking after our new member, baby Ted born on 27th March.
I am just about ready to return now although a have a little less energy at the moment!

Geep at the V&A Museum of Childhood

2007-03-21T10:01:00.000+01:00

We will shortly be stocking at the V&A museum of Childhood in Bethnel Green London. The museum has recently reopened with an exciting new look and great new gift shop. It must be one of the best days out for kids in London and easily one of the best Shops for original gifts and finds.
I fondly remember spending a rainy afternoon in the museum as an art student drawing the dolls. It was a dark stormy afternoon and I got some great sketches of spooky dolls faces and grinning ancient bears.

V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD

Geep stocks at the National Gallery, London

2007-03-07T13:47:00.000+01:00

Another great stockist to buy from. The National Gallery have quality books from around the world in the shop and much more to see in the museum.Click on the link below to see the current exhibition programme, its well worth a visit.

NATIONAL GALLERY

Geep at the Travelling Man Stores UK wide

2007-02-28T18:32:00.000+01:00

Yes its true we are now stocking at the Fantastic Travelling Man Comic stores, They are UK wide please click on the link to check out your nearest store.

TRAVELLING MAN STORES

New Scribbles

2007-02-21T18:28:00.000+01:00

Great New Things are appearing in my sketch book,..Must be the air of Spring. Important new advances on our next book are currently being made this week. I'll keep you posted!

Design Museum Stock Geep and the Scary Shadows

2007-02-15T13:46:00.000+01:00

Hooray, The Design Museum Shop are now stocking Geep. The Shop is basically brilliant, stocked full of rare treasures so if your down Thames side in London drop in and look us out. Bet you don't go away empty handed.

DESIGN MUSEUM LONDON

What's in the Box E mail

2007-02-05T13:37:00.000+01:00

If you are using our e-mail address on our webpage, we have noticed its the wrong one. Its been changed but we are still having problems. Our correct address is-
contact@whatsinthebox.co.uk

2007-01-30T17:11:00.000+01:00

Check out more of my Illustrations at Flickr-

GINA_BIRCH_AT_FLICKR

Whats in the Box You Tube Site Link

2007-01-30T14:41:00.000+01:00

To see more of My Animations and Illustrated works please link to You Tube-

YOUTUBE

GEEP

2007-01-26T18:06:00.000+01:00

And another..

GEEP ILLUSTRATIONS

2007-01-26T17:58:00.000+01:00

Some people have requested more Geep Illustrations on the webpage, let me start by putting a few here and when I get time I will update the webpage with many a Geep Illustration.

Geep at Waterstones

2007-01-24T09:26:00.000+01:00

Check for Geep at your Local branch of Waterstones using this handy link.
http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/displayStockAvailability.do?sku=5501405
If you don't see your local store you can still order it in store and receive it quickly.

Limited Geep Character Etchings soon for sale in our shop!

2007-01-22T14:17:00.000+01:00

Soon to be released for sale in our online shop.
These prints are hand etched on Somerset heavy white paper. They are in a numbered limited edition of 50. £40 plus postage. We are printing now so please e-mail to reserve yours.

Scotland on Sunday Geep and the Scary Shadows review

2007-01-16T19:46:00.000+01:00

Heres our lastest review from Scotland on Sunday Magazine on Sunday 14th January.

GEEP AND THE SCARY SHADOWS

Gina Birch and James McAdam
What's in the Box, £13.99

One in a planned series of four books, this interactive book for children who are afraid of the dark comes with a torch to project shadow pictures onto the wall. The line drawings on clear plastic can be thrown onto a wall or ceiling, which my three-year-old thought was a great idea. Geep is a bat who looks scary enough to be able to hold his own, but he's too scared of the dark to get out there and enjoy it. With help from his friends and a torch, he's soon earning his wings alongside the other creatures of the night. Quirky illustrations are accompanied by a story that reassures youngsters who may be scared of what lurks in the shadows. With its thick card pages, Geep And The Scary Shadows is robust enough to cope with the treatment that tends to be meted out to books as part of the bedtime routine.

Thank You SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY!

Geep at Borders

2007-01-10T17:04:00.001+01:00

Here's us at Borders Book Store Brent Cross before the Pre Christmas sales.
We took this photo shortly before we opened with a reading of Geep and the Scary Shadows.
Thanks to all the staff at Borders and a Happy New Year!

Geep at Borders

2007-01-10T17:04:00.000+01:00

We are now selling at the Major UK Waterstones Stores. However if you can't find us at your local store, please ask the staff to order you a copy using our ISBN : 0955334101 we are on the waterstones ordering system but some stores are not holding stock yet.

What's in the Box blog

2007-01-04T11:30:00.000+01:00

Happy New Year to everybody! This year plans to be a busy one for Geep and Co. Look out for our new releases and reviews.
Geep and the Scary Shadows will be featured the Scotland on Sunday sometime throughout January,...although we don't know when just yet!

What's in the Box blog

2006-12-08T13:03:00.000+01:00

What's in the Box blogWe willbe at Borders Books Brent Cross London this Saturday to sign copies of 'Geep' check out the great quote they gave us!
BORDERS

What's in the Box blog

2006-12-01T17:09:00.000+01:00

What's in the Box blog
Thank you to the Ultra stylish Pussy Boutique in Brighton for stocking our book. Pussy have recently opened up in TopShop Oxford Street.
Check them out!
PUSSY

What's in the Box blog

2006-11-29T22:09:00.000+01:00

What's in the Box blog
Todays new Stockist is the Ever Brilliant Daves Comics in Brighton.
Dave's Comics
5 Sydney Street
Brighton
Daves will have our books out on display for Christmas, so if your in the area go in for a look.

What's in the Box blog

2006-11-25T17:10:00.000+01:00

What's in the Box blog
This is great! try this game to really get your characters dancing.
PICTAPS

2006-11-24T13:28:00.000+01:00

Whats in the box? Our cat of course. Trusty member of staff and box warmer, don't know what we'd do without her.

What's in the Box blog

2006-11-23T19:34:00.000+01:00

What's in the Box blog Todays new stockist is Analogue Books.
Analogue is situated in Edinburgh 102 West Bow EH1 2HH. Analogue

Book Signing in our Home Town

2006-11-23T19:04:00.000+01:00

This is us signing copies of Geep at our local bookstore, The Surrey Bookshop, Godalming.
We are due to hold another singing at Borders Bookshop, in Brent Cross on Saturday 9th December at 1pm.
So if you still need to buy for a 3-6 year old then come along and get a copy signed. Borders have kindly described Geep
as "One of the most Brilliantly Illustrated books they have seen in a long time" So Thank you all at Borders, we hope to extend to stores nationwide in the near future! Borders

Results from the photo shoot

2006-09-08T14:03:00.000+01:00

Here are a few of the photos to promote Geep. They show the book and how it works with the projector torch.

Photo shoot for Geep

2006-09-08T13:59:00.000+01:00

This is the photo shoot for the book "Geep and the Scary Shadows". A long day with some nice shots of the creators of the book.

Digital Mock

2006-08-24T12:40:00.000+01:00

"Geep and the Scary Shadows" digital mock up.

Welcome to the blog

2006-07-09T01:16:00.000+01:00

Just to get us on the go here is our first blog...