ideas? Ben: From a very broad range of sources. My main ideas
come straight from the old brain box when breaking down a
brief but I’m forever jotting down visual ideas when I’m out and
about whether it’s a night out or on a bus. u SB Do you collect
anything? Ben: No. I hate ‘stuff.’ You can’t take anything with you.
u SB Do you keep a scrapbook? Ben: I’m a huge Leeds United FC
fan and I have clippings spread across four scrapbooks from every
game from the 97/98 season, the height of my obsession. u SB
What are your interests outside of sports? Ben: Photography,
Dog Walking, Beers and Playing Out. I’ve rediscovered it recently.
No texts, no calls, just cycle right the way across town to knock
on a friend’s door. If they’re not in, unlucky. u SB What would
be your dream commission? Ben: Working on the posters for
Wrestlemania or album artwork for Eminem. u SB Who are your
musical herooes? Ben: Eminem, Noel Gallagher, Damon Albarn,
Ian Brown. u SB Do you have a favourite Cafe? Ben: Antonio’s
in Manchester near Piccadilly Station. It’s gloriously greasy, the
cutlery is so dirty.
Ben Tallon’s Favourites
Café Antonio’s, 14-17 Piccadilly South, Manchester M1 2GH
Shop Magma Books, 117-119 Clerkenwell Road London EC1R 5BY
Magazine Viz (www.viz.co.uk)
Website www.leedsunited.com
www.illustrationweb.com/bentallon
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