Robert Ingpen is one of Australia’s best-known and most distinguished artists. Throughout his long career, he has illustrated scientific publications and numerous books for children and young people. He is the only Australian illustrator to have been awarded the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Children’s Literature. He has designed bronze doors, stamps, and murals, and has acted as designer for Swan Hill Pioneer Village, one of Australia’s first open-air museums. His recent work includes the design of a tapestry celebrating the sesquicentenary of the Melbourne Cricket Ground; illustrating a centenary edition of Peter Pan and Wendy; and holding an exhibition at the 2002 Bologna Children’s Book Fair.
Pictures Telling Stories: The art of Robert Ingpen by Robert Ingpen and Sarah Mayor Cox
Lothian, $39.95 hb, 112 pp
Illustrating Children's Books: Creating pictures for publication by Martin Salisbury
Allen & Unwin, $35pb, 144 pp
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