Paul van Loon explained

Paul van Loon
Birth Date:17 April 1955
Birth Place:Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands
Occupation:Writer
Language:Dutch
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    Paul van Loon (born 17 April 1955) is a Dutch author of children's literature. Notable series by van Loon include and , both of which have been adapted into theatre productions and films. His book was adapted into a television series and an amusement park show in theme park Efteling.

    Biography

    In his youth, van Loon read the books of Tolkien, Bram Stoker, and H. P. Lovecraft, as well as local folklore such as Het Limburgs Sagenboek. He enrolled in the Art Academy of Den Bosch to become an illustrator but did not complete his studies.[1] His first published short-story appeared in Brabants Nieuwsblad in 1977, after which he was also published in Donald Duck Weekblad, Okki, Taptoe and, Ezelsoor.[2] [3]

    Van Loon's first book, Boven op tante Agaat, was published in 1983. His work Foeksia de miniheks was published in 1989, and in 1997 he wrote the LYC-DROP,[4] which was re-published in 2002 as Wolven in de stad. In 1997 Van Loon also wrote .[5] [6] Many of his books are illustrated by .

    Personal life

    In addition to being a writer, van Loon is also a guitarist. He is married and has a daughter. He lives in Drunen.[7] He frequently tours through the Netherlands to give talks about his books to younger audiences.[8]

    Selected bibliography

    Adaptations

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: van Dijk . Wouter . Griezelvader Paul van Loon gaat pas met pensioen als zijn verhalen uitsterven . 28 May 2021 . Vice . 6 June 2022 . nl . 6 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220606212205/https://www.vice.com/nl/article/g5gyx4/paul-van-loon-interview . live .
    2. Web site: PAUL VAN LOON IN OKKI . Okki . 6 June 2022 . nl . 6 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220606212210/https://www.okki.nl/paul-van-loon-in-okki/ . live .
    3. Web site: Paul van Loon . Theater.nl . 6 June 2022 . 6 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220606212252/https://www.theater.nl/artiesten/paul-van-loon/?acceptCookies=629dd4f35dd0a . live .
    4. Book: van der Velden . Corinne . Negentig (een trip down memory lane met verhalen over TMF, Winner Taco, Big Brother, GTST, cu2.nl, Nike Air Max, Paul van Loon, Party Animals en vele anderen) . 2020 . Atlas Contact, Uitgeverij . 9789045036410 . 6 June 2022 . nl . 6 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220606212248/https://www.google.com/books/edition/Negentig/prIEEAAAQBAJ?hl . live .
    5. Web site: Becker . Sander . Na 25 jaar is Dolfje Weerwolfje nog altijd een kinderfavoriet . Trouw . 6 June 2022 . nl .
    6. Web site: Drie Gouden Boeken voor Paul van Loon op 25e verjaardag Dolfje Weerwolfje . NU.nl . nl . 24 February 2021 . 6 June 2022 . 12 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210412064520/https://www.nu.nl/cultuur-overig/6118222/drie-gouden-boeken-voor-paul-van-loon-op-25e-verjaardag-dolfje-weerwolfje.html . live .
    7. Web site: Paul van Loon: 'Ik ken het geheim niet, en ik wil het ook niet weten' . Het Parool . 6 June 2022 . nl .
    8. News: Knols . Karolien . 13 December 2019 . Paul van Loon: 'Leraren die zelf niet van lezen houden, moeten een ander beroep kiezen' . 10 January 2024 . Volkskrant.

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