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BIOGRAPHY
Original picture book artwork by Anthony Browne is available for purchase from Images of Delight.
Anthony Browne is an internationally recognized author and illustrator of children's books, with more than forty titles to his name. In 2009 he was appointed the sixth Children's Laureate, replacing Michael Rosen and only the second illustrator to hold the post since Quentin Blake. He creates strongly narrative watercolours that blend near-photographic realism with fantastical, surreal touches and ingenious visual puns. His skilful use of colour, pattern and background detail subtly conveys an exquisite empathy for his lonely and sensitive child protagonists (both human and ape). Gorillas feature in many of Anthony's books. He says, "I am fascinated by them and the contrast they represent - their huge strength and gentleness. They're thought of as being very fierce creatures and they're not."
He attended Leeds Art College, where he graduated with a graphic arts degree in 1967. Before focusing full-time on children's books, he worked as a medical illustrator for three years and illustrated greeting cards for Gordon Fraser in the UK for fifteen years.
His books have received many distinctions, including the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1983 for Gorilla and again in 1992 for Zoo. Gorilla (1983), Alice's Adventure in Wonderland (1988) and Voices in the Park (1998) all won the Kurt Maschler Emil Award. In 2000 he received the highest international honour for illustration, the Hans Christian Andersen Award, for his services to children's literature - the first British illustrator ever to win the prize. More recently he was Illustrator in Residence at The Tate, from which he produced The Shape Game.
His work is exhibited widely in exhibitions from London and Paris, the far East, the US and Mexico.
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ILLUSTRATIONS
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|  | Voices in the Park, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne and first published 1998 by Doubleday.
Four different voices tell the story of a walk in the park.
"Instant classic" Financial Times
"Highly original talent... Browne's pictures of the city streets and the park are a joy to look at." Daily Telegraph
Winner of the Kurt Maschler Award 1998
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|  | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, written by Lewis Carroll and illustrated by Anthony Browne. First published 1988 by Julia MacRae Books.
The following images are working drawings dating back to 1987, complete with creases, doodles and other markings.
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|  | Willy's Pictures, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne and first published 2000 by Walker Books Ltd.
Hugely entertaining and informative – a unique art history lesson given by internationally acclaimed children’s book illustrator.
Willy’s pictures look like great works of art, but not quite … for Willy has added himself and his friends to famous paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Vermeer, Manet and many more. Delight in his dazzling portfolio then open the fold-out pages to see the original pictures and learn about the artists who painted them. As Willy knows, every picture tells a story…
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|  | Willy the Dreamer, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne and first published 1997 by Walker Books Ltd.
A stunning Willy book with spectacular, surreal paintings – by one of the most acclaimed of all picture book artists.
Willy loves to dream. He dreams that he’s a film star, a sumo wrestler, a ballet dancer, a painter, an explorer, a famous writer, a scuba diver… Sometimes he dreams that he can’t run but he can fly. He dreams he’s a giant or he’s tiny, a beggar or a king, in a strange landscape or all at sea. He dreams of fierce monsters and super heroes, of the past and, sometimes, the future. Willy’s dreamland is a gallery of amazing and magical pictures, each one magnificently executed and packed with bananas and slyly surreal details that cannot fail to intrigue and delight. The pictures pay homage to famous paintings by the likes of Dali, Magritte and Henri Rousseau, as well as film and book characters and much more. |
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|  | Into the Forest, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne and first published 2004 by Walker Books Ltd.
One night a boy is woken by a terrible sound. A storm is breaking, lightning flashing across the sky. In the morning Dad is gone and Mum doesn’t seem to know when he’ll be back. The next day Mum asks her son to take a cake to his sick grandma. "Don’t go into the forest," she warns. "Go the long way round." But, for the first time, the boy chooses to take the path into the forest, where he meets a variety of fairy tale characters.
"An extraordinary book tackling painful emotion...A tonic, even for children with reason to be insecure.” The Observer
"An atmospheric rendering of a child’s anxiety… Parents will enjoy the richly allusive text and Anthony Browne’s sinister illustrations of the deep, dark forest." The Daily Telegraph
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|  | Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award.
The classic story of a lonely girl, a friendly gorilla and their amazing night out.
"Joyous and moving....A tour de force." The Times Literary Supplement.
"A picture book of great originality and power...Full of poignant touches and witty visual jokes." |
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|  | The following illustrations are from The Good Book Guide to Children’s Books, 600 Recommended Books for Children , published in 1985 by Penguin. |
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|  | Willy the Champ, writtten and illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen Award winner, Anthony Browne. First published 1985 by Julia MacRae Books, this edition published 1996 by Walker Books. |
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
You can now easily buy or find out more about some of Anthony's books by clicking on those that are highlighted. You will be taken directly to the publisher's website but can return quickly by clicking on "Back" Through the Magic Mirror, Hamish Hamilton Children's Books, 1976 A Walk in the Park, Hamish Hamilton Children's Books, 1977 Bear Hunt, Hamish Hamilton Children's Books, 1979 Look What I've Got!, Julia MacRae Books 1980 Hansel and Gretel, Julia MacRae Books 1981 Bear Goes to Town, Hamish Hamilton Children's Books, 1982 Gorilla, Julia MacRae/Walker Books, 1983 The Visitors Who Came to Stay, written by Annalena McAfee, Hamish Hamilton Children's Books, 1984 Willy the Wimp, Julia MacRae/Walker Books, 1985 Knock, Knock, Who's There, written by Sally Grindley, Hamish Hamilton Children's Books, 1985 Willy the Champ, Julia MacRae/Walker Books, 1985 Piggybook, Julia MacRae/Walker Books, 1986 Kirsty Knows Best, written by Annalena McAfee, Julia MacRae Books, 1988 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, written by Lewis Carroll, Julia MacRae/Walker Books, 1988 Little Bear Book, Hamish Hamilton Children's Books, 1988 I Like Books, Julia MacRae Books, 1988 Things I Like, Walker Books, 1989 A Bear-y Tale, Hamish Hamilton Children's Books, 1989 The Tunnel, Julia MacRae/Walker Books, 1990 Trail of Stones, written by Gwen Strauss, Random House Children's Books, 1990 Changes, Julia MacRae Books, 1990 Willy and Hugh, Julia MacRae/Random House Children's Books, 1991 The Night Shimmy, written by Gwen Strauss, Julia MacRae/Random House Children's Books, 1991 Zoo, Julia MacRae Books, 1993 The Big Baby, Julia MacRae Books, 1993 The Topiary Garden, written by Janni Howker, Julia MacRae Books, 1993 The Daydreamer, written by Ian McEwan, Jonathan Cape, 1994 King Kong, from the story conceived by Edgar Wallace and Merian Cooper, Julia MacRae Books, 1994 Willy the Wizard, Julia MacRae Books, 1995 Willy the Dreamer, Walker Books, 1997 Voices in the Park, Doubleday, 1998 My Dad, Doubleday, 2000 Willy's Pictures, Walker Books, 2000 The Animal Fair, Walker Books, 2002 The Shape Game, Doubleday, 2003 Into the Forest, Walker Books, 2004 My Mum, Doubleday, 2006 Silly Billy Walker Books, 2006 My Brother, Doubleday, 2007 Little Beauty, Walker Books, 2008
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 from <i>Voices in the Park</i>, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne <br>and first published 1998 by Random House Children\'s Books. 220mm x 210mm. Watercolour and coloured pencil, signed and framed, £1,500'))
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 from <i>Alice\'s Adventures in Wonderland</i> by Lewis Carroll and first published 1988 <br>by Julia MacRae Books. 305mm x 195mm. Pencil and coloured crayon, signed and mounted, £325 (Heavy glue stains and creases).'))
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 from <i>Willy\'s Pictures</i>, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne and <br>first published 2000 by Walker Books Ltd. 245mm x 210mm. Pencil crayon, signed, £245'))
 from <i>Willy\'s Pictures</i>, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne <br>and first published 2000 by Walker Books Ltd. 245mm x 210mm. Pencil and coloured crayon, signed, £275'))
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 from <i>Willy\'s Pictures</i>, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne and <br>first published 2000 by Walker Books Ltd. 245mm x 210mm. Pencil crayon, signed and mounted, £395'))
 from <i>Willy\'s Pictures</i>, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne and <br>first published 2000 by Walker Books Ltd. 245mm x 210mm. Pencil crayon, signed, £245 (Tear in left hand corner).'))
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 from <i>Willy\'s Pictures</i>, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne <br>and first published 2000 by Walker Books Ltd. 245mm x 205mm. Pencil crayon, signed, £275'))
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 from <i>Willy\'s Pictures</i>, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne and <br>first published 2000 by Walker Books Ltd. 240mm x 210mm. Pencil crayon, signed, £275 (Tear down left hand side)'))
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 from <i>Willy the Dreamer</i>, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne <br>and first published 1997 by Walker Books Ltd. 320mm x 290mm. Pencil and coloured crayon, signed, £295'))
 from <i>Willy the Dreamer</i>, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne <br>and first published 1997 by Walker Books Ltd. 295mm x 270mm. Pencil and coloured crayon, signed, £295'))
 from <i>Willy the Dreamer</i>, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne and <br>first published 1997 by Walker Books Ltd. 285mm x 270mm. Pencil crayon, signed, £295'))
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 from <i>Willy the Dreamer</i>, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne <br>and first published 1997 by Walker Books Ltd. 325mm x 280mm. Pencil and coloured crayon, signed, £295'))
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