Martine Blanc-Rérat
Illustration — Martine Blanc-Rérat 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.
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Martine Blanc-Rérat
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- Born
- 1944 · Clermont-Ferrand.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- illustrator · writer
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris
- Languages
- French
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Illustration — Martine Blanc-Rérat 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.
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Education
Education
Blanc holds a degree in architecture from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts of Paris, France.
Career
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. In addition, Blanc is also credited in the animation department of an animation 1993 film David Copperfield.
Filmography
Filmography
• 1987 The Big Bang – as production administrator. • 1993 David Copperfield – as layout and posing administrator.
Timothy
Timothy
• The story of Timothy, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1972 • Hyacinthe, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1976 The character Timothy has led to an important merchandising in Japan (dolls, watches, tee-shirts...).
Pelé, Velu et Dodue
Pelé, Velu et Dodue
• Pelé, Velu et Dodue, Fernand Nathan, Paris, 1980
All about Jesus
All about Jesus
• All about Jesus: The Life and Teachings of Jesus in the Bible's Own Words, Loyola Press, 2000
The Two Hoots series (text from Helen Cresswell)
• Two Hoots, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1974 • Two Hoots go to the sea, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1974 • 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
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