Martine Blanc
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[edit]
Blanc holds a degree in architecture from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts of Paris, France.
Career[edit]
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[edit]
- 1987 The Big Bang – as production administrator.[3]
- 1993 David Copperfield – as layout and posing administrator.[2]
Works[edit]
Timothy[edit]
- 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)[edit]
- Two Hoots, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1974 ISBN 0-510-11842-9[1]
- Two Hoots go to the sea, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1974 ISBN 0-510-11843-7[5]
- Two Hoots and the Big Bad Bird, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1975 ISBN 0-510-11844-5
- Two Hoots in the Snow, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1975 ISBN 0-510-11845-3
- Two Hoots Play Hide-And Seek, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1977 ISBN 0-510-11803-8
- Two Hoots and the King, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1977 ISBN 0-510-11800-3
Pelé, Velu et Dodue[edit]
- Pelé, Velu et Dodue , Fernand Nathan, Paris, 1980 ISBN 2-09-271524-0
All about Jesus[edit]
- All about Jesus: The Life and Teachings of Jesus in the Bible's Own Words, Loyola Press, 2000 ISBN 0-8294-1506-8
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Two Hoots, by Helen Cresswell; illustrated by Martine Blanc". Trove. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ a b "David Copperfield (1993)". IMDb. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ "The Big Bang (1987)". IMDb. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ Lomé, Thérèse. "Bulletin d'analyses de livres pour enfants" (in French). Le centre national de la littérature pour la jeunesse. Retrieved 28 February 2010.
- ^ "Two Hoots go to the Sea". Goodreads. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
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