Author(s): Gree

Art

This is the first title on Alain Gree's beautiful illustrations selected mainly from his work during the 1960s and 1970s. More than 200 works are showcased, many only available today in antique books. In addition, this title features Gree's original paintings, rough sketches and interviews. This collection will bring back treasured memories for adults who have grown up with Gree's colourful, cheerful books. The book also serves as a good reference for those studying illustration. Born in 1936, Alain Gree is a French illustrator, author and graphic designer. He has released more than 300 children's books since the late 1950s, when colourful and visually attractive educational books were rare. His educational books for children, often known as the PILOU series or the Achille et Bergamote series, have been translated into more than 20 languages and widely read all over the world. His illustrations have also been used in school textbooks, as well as in advertising posters.