About James Nelson James Nelson is a freelance artist based in Chicago, Illinois. He has a lifelong interest in myths, legends, and the fantastic. Books by James Nelson The Amautalik and the Orphan Inuktitut Edition retold by Neil Christopher illustrated by James Nelson On the Shoulder of a Giant by (author) Neil Christopher illustrated by James Nelson On the Shoulder of a Giant Inuktitut by (author) Neil Christopher illustrated by James Nelson translated by Pelagie Owlijoot