In addition to collaborating with fashion and chinaware companies, Dana Cooper's illustrations have been published by The Washington Post, L'Express, Chronicle Books, Workman Publishing, The Bermudian and Barnes & Noble and more.
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"Octopi Are Very Sly" By Mary Beth Lacy, illustrated by Dana Cooper .
A charming and thought-provoking children's story that explores the life of Harry, a clever and mischievous octopus living in a zoo aquarium. His world is turned upside down with the arrival of Suzette, a distressed pink octopus. Together, they dream of returning to the sea and embark on a series of adventurous escape attempts. Their journey is filled with humor, challenges, and the building of an unexpected friendship. The story culminates in a touching act of kindness from Terrance, a zoologist who helps them achieve their dream of freedom. This tale beautifully intertwines themes of intelligence, compassion, and the importance of respecting wildlife and their natural habitats.

  • "Octopi Are Very Sly"

    By Mary Beth Lacy, illustrated by Dana Cooper.
    A charming and thought-provoking children's story that explores the life of Harry, a clever and mischievous octopus living in a zoo aquarium. His world is turned upside down with the arrival of Suzette, a distressed pink octopus. Together, they dream of returning to the sea and embark on a series of adventurous escape attempts. Their journey is filled with humor, challenges, and the building of an unexpected friendship. The story culminates in a touching act of kindness from Terrance, a zoologist who helps them achieve their dream of freedom. This tale beautifully intertwines themes of intelligence, compassion, and the importance of respecting wildlife and their natural habitats.
    The book is available at the following stores:

    Bermuda
    The Hamilton Princess Resort Shop
    59 Front Street
    The Bookstore on the corner of Queen Street 

    Available worldwide at:
    Waterstones in the U.K
    Barnes & Noble
    Amazon

    Magers & Quinn

    www.booksamillion.com

    Saxo

    Ingram Spark

    Amazon 
  • That's Life, A Letter From London

    THE BERMUDIAN Magazine
    Contributing Illustrator & Designer

    Column wriiten by Winifred Blackmore.
    In this issue, Winifred writes about having high tea at The Savoy in London.
    The renowned Savoy High Tea can be enjoyed in the Thames Foyer, heart of The Savoy, with a stunning view on the glass dome flooding this sociable spot with wonderful natural light and beneath it, a pianist serenades guests from a beautiful gazebo, as you will enjoy famous afternoon tea. 

  • That's Life, A Letter From London

    THE BERMUDIAN Magazine
    Contributing Illustrator & Designer

    Column wriiten by Winifred Blackmore.

  • Pedro ‘N’ Pip Book and Tee Cover

    PEDRO 'N' PIP

    A raucous, uplifting rock 'n' roll odyssey about a tenacious ten-year-old girl, named Pip, and a ‘rockoctopus’, Pedro, who she meets while scuba diving after an oil spill in the Gulf. Together, they forge a powerful friendship and unite sea creatures and landlubbers alike to help clean up our waters for the good of all. A funny, tender, courageous story meant to raise environmental awareness in our kids.

    Dana Cooper illustrations in Pedro N Pip book 
  • Workman Publishing, New York, NY.

    Illustration and design for calendar series that sold worldwide. Art Director Paul Hanson.

  • The Washington Post Newspaper

    PHONES TO GO
    By Vic Sussman

    Illustration for The Washington Post Magazine, 1986, Washington D.C

    The introduction of cell phones into daily life, the cost, the size and the innovation of at that time unheard of new technology.

  • Washington Post Newspaper

    Washington Post Book Review Section.

    Art Director, Kunio Francis Tanabe.

    Illustration for the Book Review Section, 1987, Washington D.C

  • American Foreign Service Journal

    Cover & Interior illustrations for The Foreign Service Journal, 2001

    Article on India's National Security

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