Martine Blanc Explained
Martine Blanc (born 16 September 1944 in Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme) is a French author and illustrator of ten books for children including The story of Timothy, the Two Hoots series in collaboration with Helen Cresswell, and All about Jesus.
Education
Blanc holds a degree in architecture from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts of Paris, France.
Career
In 1970s, Blanc started her writing career as a children's book author. Blanc's illustrations are also displayed in her children books and the Two Hoots series written by Helen Cresswell, a TV scriptwriter and children author.[1] In addition, Blanc is also credited in the animation department of an animation 1993 film David Copperfield.[2]
Filmography
Works
Timothy
- The story of Timothy, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1972[4]
- Hyacinthe, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1976
The character Timothy has led to an important merchandising in Japan (dolls, watches, tee-shirts...).
The Two Hoots series (text from Helen Cresswell)
- Two Hoots, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1974 [1]
- Two Hoots go to the sea, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1974 [5]
- Two Hoots and the Big Bad Bird, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1975
- Two Hoots in the Snow, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1975
- Two Hoots Play Hide-And Seek, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1977
- Two Hoots and the King, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1977
Pelé, Velu et Dodue
- Pelé, Velu et Dodue , Fernand Nathan, Paris, 1980
All about Jesus
- All about Jesus: The Life and Teachings of Jesus in the Bible's Own Words, Loyola Press, 2000
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/5713063 . Two Hoots, by Helen Cresswell; illustrated by Martine Blanc . . 25 February 2019.
- Web site: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106547/fullcredits . David Copperfield (1993) . . 25 February 2019.
- Web site: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086964/fullcredits . The Big Bang (1987) . . 25 February 2019.
- Web site: Bulletin d'analyses de livres pour enfants . 28 February 2010 . Lomé, Thérèse . Le centre national de la littérature pour la jeunesse. French .
- Web site: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/161592.Two_Hoots_Go_to_the_Sea . Two Hoots go to the Sea . . 25 February 2019.