Can authors illustrate their own books?
Some people seem to find the idea of an author illustrating their own book a little strange.
I have read many articles advising writers not to illustrate their own books. This may be sound advice for many writers; after all, just because you can paint a picture with words doesn't mean you know which way to hold a brush. However, people can be talented and skilled in more than one area; even writers...
A few months ago I started composing a list of my favourite books from when I was a child along with the books my children enjoyed. I found it interesting that many of our favourite books were written and illustrated by the same person.
Below is a list of books that were illustrated by the author (Or written by the artist – whichever way you prefer)
14 Author/Artists & Their Books
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
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The Cat in the Hat
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
By Eric Carle
The Flower Fairies
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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Where the Wild things are
By Maurice Sendak
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Animalia
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I Will Never NOT EVER Eat a Tomato
By Lauren Child
Madeline
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Rainbow Fish Books
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Mog the forgetful cat
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Window
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Charlie Brown and friends
Peanuts Books (Charlie Brown/Snoopy)
By Charles M Shultz
There you go, 14 Author/Artists and their books.I wonder how many of these creative people you have heard of before and if you're fond of any of their work.
Can think of any other authors who illustrate their books or artists who write children's books?
Can think of any other authors who illustrate their books or artists who write children's books?
