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Professor Quentin Saxby Blake, CBE (born December 16, 1932) is a British cartoonist and author. December 16 is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
1932 (MCMXXXII) is a leap year starting on a Friday. ...
A cartoonist at work. ...
The word author has several meanings: The author of a book, story, article or the like, is the person who has written it (or is writing it). ...
He took a degree in English Literature at Downing College, Cambridge (1953-6) Full name Downing College Motto Quaerere Verum Seek the truth Named after Sir George Downing Previous names - Established 1800 Sister College Lincoln College Master Prof. ...
He is well-known for illustrating numerous children's books, including the works of Roald Dahl. // Basic characteristics There is some debate as to what constitutes childrens literature. ...
Patricia Neal and Roald Dahl, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1954 Roald Dahl (September 13, 1916 – November 23, 1990) was a British novelist and short story author of Norwegian descent, famous as a writer for both children and adults. ...
He has also written and illustrated titles of his own. Image File history File links Blakewonka. ...
Image File history File links Blakewonka. ...
Willy Wonka as drawn by Quentin Blake. ...
Original book cover of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with illustrations by Joseph Schindelman For the 1971 film, see Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. ...
His artistic style is very distinct, composed of fast, scribbly ink lines and loose sploches of watercolor. The spontaneity of his style is achieved by allowing himself a free hand at first, and then tracing elements from the first draft onto subsequent drafts. Watercolor is a painting technique making use of water-soluble pigments that are either transparent or opaque and are formulated with gum to bond the pigment to the paper. ...
In 1999 he was made the first Children's Laureate in the UK. 1999 (MCMXCIX) is a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...
In 2002 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contributions to children's book illustration. 2002 (MMII) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The Hans Christian Andersen Award, sometimes known as the Little Nobel Prize, is an international award given bianually by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) in recognition of a lasting contribution to childrens literature. There are two categories of award winners: authors, and illustrators. ...
In the New Year's Honours List published 31 December 2004 he was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in decreasing order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand...
Bibliography
(this list only covers those books which were both written and illustrated by Blake) - Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered with John Cassidy
- Mrs Armitage Queen Of The Road
- Laureate's Progress
- Loveykins
- Quentin Blake's Abc
- A Sailing Boat In The Sky
- Fantastic Daisy Artichoke
- Words And Pictures
- Zagazoo
- The Laureate's Party
- The Green Ship
- Mister Magnolia
- Mrs Armitage And The Big Wave
- Mrs Armitage On Wheels
- All Join In
- Clown
- The Story Of The Dancing Frog
- Simpkin
- Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhymes
- Cockatoos
Other - The Learning Journey (Illustrated versions, for parents, of key stages 1 and 2 of the National Curriculum for England)
External links - Official Quentin Blake Website
- Interview with Quentin Blake - In free streaming video (Real), on the Northwestern University Library website
- Quentin Blake at www.contemporarywriters.com
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