Sophie Masson is the author of more than 50 books, and has won many awards including the CBCA Award, NSW Premier's Literary Award and the Aurealis Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy. Her books include Snow, Fire, Sword and Scarlet in the Snow. Chris Nielsen's weathered surfaces take inspiration from vintage design. His work has been acknowledged by the AGDA Awards, 3x3, Communication Arts, American Illustration, Society of Illustrators NY, Luerzers Archive, Hotshop Awards, and the Creative Annual. He has received Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in the Illustrators Australia Awards.