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Cover artwork for ‘The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots’
‘The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots’ was written by Beatrix Potter in 1914 and, though the text for the story was completed, she did not illustrate it herself. In 2016, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of her birth, publisher Frederick Warne invited Quentin to illustrate the whole story in his distinctive style.

Beatrix Potter thinking about two black cats
Beatrix Potter’s tale of a black cat with a secret double life remained as an unillustrated text in the archive of her publisher for over 100 years. Quentin Blake was commissioned to illustrate the story in 2016, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of her birth - and in this picture captures the author herself realising that her story concerns not one, but two identical black cats.

Kitty firing her gun by accident
Beatrix Potter’s tale of a black cat with a secret double life remained as an unillustrated text in the archive of her publisher for over 100 years. Quentin Blake was commissioned to illustrate the story in 2016, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of her birth - and in this picture Kitty demonstrates that she is not quite the skilled poacher she would like to be.

Kitty following an old rabbit
Beatrix Potter’s tale of a black cat with a secret double life remained as an unillustrated text in the archive of her publisher for over 100 years. Quentin Blake was commissioned to illustrate the story in 2016, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of her birth - and in this picture depicts a very cross elderly rabbit in a blue coat; perhaps Peter Rabbit in late middle age.

Aerial view of the Twits’ back garden
‘The Twits’ was first published in 1980, with illustrations Quentin had drawn using a very hard nib - perfect for capturing the spiky quality of Mr Twit’s beard. Quentin also experimented with the grim spikiness of the Twits’ house and garden in this drawing, though it was not included in the final set for the book. The original drawing formed part of the inaugural exhibition at House of Illustration in 2014 - ‘Quentin Blake: Inside Stories’.

The Twits’ house and garden
‘The Twits’ was first published in 1980, with illustrations Quentin had drawn using a very hard nib - perfect for capturing the spiky quality of Mr Twit’s beard. Quentin also experimented with the grim spikiness of the Twits’ house and garden in this drawing, though it was not included in the final set for the book. The original drawing formed part of the inaugural exhibition at House of Illustration in 2014 - ‘Quentin Blake: Inside Stories’.

Punnett’s Butterflies
In 2016, Quentin was commissioned by the Museum of Zoology in Cambridge to produce a series of drawings to liven up some sun blinds in their galleries, as part of a refurbishment project. ‘Punnett’s Butterflies’ and the other works in the set celebrate items in the Museum’s collection.

Willy Wonka shaking Charlie by the hand
One of the many cover illustrations created by Quentin for Roald Dahl’s classic story, showing Charlie Bucket, his Golden Ticket, and the quixotic Mr Willy Wonka.

The BFG and Sophie
Roald Dahl's 'The BFG' celebrated his 30th anniversary in 2012, with a special 'anniversary' edition (Puffin Books, 2012) sporting a new jubilee-inspired cover by Quentin Blake.

Ice Lollies
These two figures enjoying cooling ice lollies were chosen by Quentin as typical inhabitants of Hastings to occupy a parallel underwater world in his 2015 exhibition at the Jerwood Gallery. There were 24 different subjects in total in the exhibition, ranging from day-trippers to sunbathers, Morris Dancers to wine tasters.

Grandmama telling stories about witches
This colour illustration was produced for the cover of the French edition of Roald Dahl’s classic story, ‘The Witches’ (in French, titled ‘Sacrees Sorcieres’).

Roald Dahl and his characters
This portrait of Roald Dahl, standing in his garden at Gipsy House, with hills in the background and his characters gathered around him, appeared on the cover of the original Dahl Diary, the last thing Dahl was working on before he died in 1990.

Stamp Stamp Stamp
Anthology of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, consisting of the collections ‘Don’t Put Mustard in the Custard’ and ‘You Can’t Catch Me’.
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‘The Colour in Anything’ inner album sleeve
Commissioned by musician James Blake for his 2016 album, released on CD and vinyl, this image appeared on the inner sleeve of the vinyl album.

Preliminary drawing: Michael Rosen looking happy (but sad)
This preliminary drawing was one of several attempts Quentin had to get the work exactly as he wanted it. He said that the picture of Michael "being sad but trying to look happy" is the most difficult drawing he's ever done... "a moving experience."
The original artwork is currently in the exhibition ‘Quentin Blake: Inside Stories’, which is touring the UK until late 2017.

Wall hanging for Bibliotheque Quentin Blake
A major refurbishment of the children’s library at London’s French Institute in 2015 saw the Library re-dedicated in Quentin’s honour, and a new wall hanging commissioned to enliven the space for young visitors and their families.

James and the Insects on the peach
Used on the cover of the 1999 edition, this colour image shows James and his friends atop the giant peach. Though the book was first published in 1961, Quentin did not illustrate the story until 1995, after Roald Dahl had died.

Down behind the dustbin
Michael Rosen’s classic poem about dustbins and dogs, from 1981. ‘You Can’t Catch Me’ is now in an omnibus edition with ‘Don’t Put Mustard in the Custard’ - mixed up into an enticing blend of pictures and poetry in ‘Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly & Gravy’.

Mrs Twit being stretched
Roald Dahl's Mr and Mrs Twit are now playing their vile tricks on each other in a specially-tinted colour edtion, published by Puffin Books in 2010.
Original artwork from the book features in the exhibition ‘Quentin Blake: Inside Stories’, which is touring the UK until 2017.

Matilda
Roald Dahl's Matilda (first published in 1988) has since become a film, and now a hit stage-show - for which Quentin designed the Crunchem Hall school badge for the children's uniforms.

Sailing down the chocolate river
Quentin first illustrated ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ in 1995, several years after Roald Dahl’s death, and over 20 years after it was first published. Charlie, Willy Wonka and the children are rowed down a river of chocolate in a giant boiled sweet, hollowed out to make it into a boat.

John creating monsters
In this classic children’s book by Russell Hoban, Quentin had to draw the many different monsters that peopled John’s imagination - but in a style that looked as though they were drawn by a child. He also found many different types of paper to draw on, to show how John drew on every piece of paper he could find.

The BFG mural
When this artwork of Roald Dahl’s BFG was enlarged to wall size in the Family Pavilion at Buckingham Palace (2016), a specially-positioned seat was placed at the same level as his hand - allowing young visitors to appear to be sitting there, like Sophie in the story.
Quentin gave the original drawing to the Royal Collection.

There must be candles
Michael Rosen’s book about bereavement, written following the death of his teenage son, Eddie, started out as an email from Michael to his publisher. But, Michael says, “Quentin didn't illustrate it, he 'realized' it. He turned the text into a book and as a result showed me back to myself. No writer could ask and get more than that."
Original artwork from Sad Book are in the exhibition ‘Quentin Blake: Inside Stories’ which is touring the UK until late 2017.