Quentin Blake’s wonderful art, out on tour around the UK through 2023, and beyond
Quentin Blake
200 Drawings: Art by Quentin Blake offered in charity fundraiser by House of Illustration
Great news for fans of Quentin Blake’s work
House of Illustration evolving into Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, the world’s largest public arts space dedicated to illustration
Fantastic expansion plans announced at new location
“The Snowman” art auction raises over £10,000 for charity
Penguin Ventures and Penguin Random House have raised more than £10,000 for charity through its online The Snowman art auction, held in the run up to Christmas. As part of the 40th anniversary of Raymond Briggs‘ The Snowman, Penguin asked… Read More ›
Raymond Briggs graphic novels among British children’s favourite book in new poll
Two graphic novels by Raymond Briggs are in the Top 15 of a list of 20th century children’s books which are still being read today, in a new poll commissioned by the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Medals. Top honours… Read More ›
Graphic Novels and Comic Stories Among Top 100 Best Children’s Books
One smashing show screened over the Christmas break was on Channel 4, with author and comedian David Walliams presenting Britain’s Favourite Children’s Books chosen by author, critic and broadcaster and Sunday Times Children’s Books Reviewer Nicolette Jones. You can watch the programme… Read More ›
First official Roald Dahl story-inspired app launched: Twit or Miss
Children’s writer Roald Dahl‘s disgustingly memorable The Twits are the first of his characters to star in a new app – and their habits are just as yucky as ever. Today sees the launch of Roald Dahl’s Twit or Miss,… Read More ›
“The BFG” – More Casting News, 2016 Release Date Set
As production gets underway in Vancouver, Walt Disney Studios has announced it will co-produce and co-finance Steven Spielberg‘s production of Roald Dahl‘s story The BFG, marking the three-time Academy Award winner’s first time directing a Disney-branded movie. Due for release in the… Read More ›
Top European comic artists at SouthKenKidsFest
Whoosh! South Ken Kids Festival wind is blowing in London with a blizzard of events to choose from! From Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd November, a score of children’s book artists will take over the Institut français and London-based… Read More ›
Comics at Christmas on the Telly
(with thanks to Paul Gravett): There are a couple of comics-related TV events on British TV this Christmas you might like to set your recorders for. Firstly, on Boxing Day, you can enjoy a new one-hour television documentary entitled Moominland… Read More ›