BLAKE, QUENTIN, born 1932
Quentin Blake books in order
English cartoonist, illustrator and children's writer.
- Books
- 2
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First editions
- 2
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Born
- Sidcup, 1932
Quentin Blake wrote 2 books we track between 1980 and 1995; in publication order they begin with Mister Magnolia (1980).
About Quentin Blake
Writer
- Known as
- children's writer, illustrator, novelist, cartoonist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
Background
- Educated at
- Royal College of Art, Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, University of London, University of the Arts London
- Influenced by
- Honoré Daumier
Awards and honours
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2004)
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Prince Philip Designers Prize (2011)
- Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration (2002)
- Kate Greenaway Medal (1980)
- Nestlé Children's Book Prize (1990)
- Children's Laureate (1999)
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
From Wikidata (CC0); Wikipedia has articles on Quentin Blake in 31 languages.
Collect Quentin Blake
Quentin Blake books in order
In publication order
- 1Mister Magnolia1980
- 2Clown1995
First editions, year by year
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Quentin Blake's books in?
In publication order they begin with Mister Magnolia (1980), then Clown (1995). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Quentin Blake's first book?
The earliest book we list is Mister Magnolia, first published in 1980.
When was Quentin Blake born?
Quentin Blake was born in 1932.
How many Quentin Blake books does MyVolumes track?
We track 2 books by Quentin Blake across 2 editions, 2 of them first editions.
What awards has Quentin Blake won?
Quentin Blake has won Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2004), Knight of the Legion of Honour, Prince Philip Designers Prize (2011), Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration (2002), according to Wikidata.