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Did Quentin Blake have children?
Personal life. Blake has never married and has no children.
Where is Quentin Blake now?
The writer and illustrator Quentin Blake lives in west London in a pretty 19th-century square that has its own private gardens. Every morning, the 87-year-old takes the two-minute stroll from his flat to a nearby basement office where his assistants help to keep the Blake empire ticking over.
Which Roald Dahl book is not illustrated by Quentin Blake?
Billy and the Minpins was originally published as The Minpins in 1991, shortly after Dahl’s death, with illustrations by Patrick Benson. An updated version has now come out with new pictures by Sir Quentin. It was the only children’s book by Roald Dahl that Sir Quentin had not provided illustrations for.
Where does Quentin Blake live in West London?
T he writer and illustrator Quentin Blake lives in west London in a pretty 19th-century square that has its own private gardens. Every morning, the 87-year-old takes the two-minute stroll from his flat to a nearby basement office where his assistants help to keep the Blake empire ticking over.
Who is Quentin Blake and what is he famous for?
Sir Quentin Saxby Blake, CBE, FCSD, FRSL, RDI (born 16 December 1932) is an English cartoonist, illustrator and children’s writer.
When did Quentin Blake become British children’s laureate?
Blake was the inaugural British Children’s Laureate (1999–2001) and he received the biennial Hans Christian Andersen Award from the International Board on Books for Young People for his career contribution to children’s literature in 1987.
When did Quentin Blake’s House of illustration open?
Blake is the Founding Trustee of House of Illustration, a centre in London for exhibitions, educational events and activities related to the art of illustration. He was also the subject of the first exhibition at this venue, entitled Inside Stories”, which opened in July 2014.