(1916–90). The British author Roald Dahl is known for writing such popular books as James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Dahl’s humorous and imaginative children’s stories are favourites with readers both young and old.
Quentin Blake was born on 16 December 1932 in Sidcup, Kent, England. He had a happy childhood and loved to spend hours drawing. When he was 16 years old a humour magazine called Punch published some of his cartoons.
Blake studied English at the University of Cambridge. He then attended Chelsea Art School. He continued to draw for Punch and also drew for The Spectator. He taught at the Royal College of Art starting in 1965. He was head of the illustration department there from 1978 to 1986.
Blake studied English at the University of Cambridge. He then attended Chelsea Art School. He continued to draw for Punch and also drew for The Spectator. He taught at the Royal College of Art starting in 1965. He was head of the illustration department there from 1978 to 1986.
Quentin Blake is an English children’s book illustrator and author. He has drawn illustrations for more than 300 books. He is best known for illustrating the books of Roald Dahl.
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Roald Dahl & Quentin Blake
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