Wim Hofman

On February 2, 1970, he married Toke Mertens and moved to Vlissingen, where he still lives. He has two children. Hofman also illustrates his own books, and paints. He won awards for a number of his books.

The recorded working language is Dutch. The field of work recorded is young adult literature. Works named in the authority record are Wim and We vertrekken voordat het licht is. Work by Wim Hofman is recorded in the collections of CODA Museum. Distinctions recorded are Gouden Griffel, Golden Paintbrush, Zilveren Griffel and Woutertje Pieterse prize.

• Name — Wim Hofman • Born — 2 February 1941 • Birthplace — Oostkapelle, Netherlands • Genre — Children's literature, poetry, drama • Notable Works — Het Vlot, Zwart als Inkt, A Good Hiding • Spouse — Toke Hofman-Mertens • Children — Maarten Hofman, Machteld Irons-Hofman • Awards — Gouden Griffel, Gouden Penseel, Nienke van Hichtum-prijs, Theo Thijssen-prijs, Max Velthuijs-prijs

This book, published in 1974, took a long time to write. It describes the adventures of King Wikkepokluk the odd, who is looking ("zoekt") for his kingdom ("rijk"). It feels a bit like a fairy tale (it even opens with "Once upon a time"). The book is supposedly influenced by Finnegans Wake and Ubu Roi and was awarded with the Gouden Penseel for the beautiful ink drawings that Wim added to the story.

The title translates to "The Raft". The book, published in 1989, describes the town of Vlissingen after the bombings of World War II. The main character is a little boy, who is trying to escape, and decides to build a raft, to be able to travel like Huckleberry Finn. The book was awarded the highest prize for Dutch children books, the Gouden Griffel.

This book was published in 1998 and its title translates to "Black as ink". The subtitle ("is het verhaal van Sneeuwwitje en de zeven dwergen") means "is the story of Snow white and the seven dwarves". At the surface this book is indeed the well known fairy tale, but it is more tragic, cruel, touching and funny than the original. Like other books of Wim Hofman ("Klein Duimpje", "Straf"/"A Good Hiding") it shows the powerless position of children in the world. "Zwart als inkt" also received the Gouden Griffel in 1998.

Wim Hofman is recorded as having received Gouden Griffel, Golden Paintbrush and Zilveren Griffel. Hofman received Gouden Griffel, Golden Paintbrush, Zilveren Griffel, Woutertje Pieterse prize, Max Velthuijs-prize and Theo Thijsen Award.