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Angus Clifford Racey Helps was an English
children's author and illustrator.
His books were written in a simple style and
featured woodland creatures and birds,
with illustrations by the author.
He is known for illustrating postcards,
greeting cards, jigsaw puzzles, playing cards
and wrapping paper.
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Helps was born in Bristol in 1913 of
English-Scots descent, and spent his childhood
in the hamlet of Chelvey, Somerset.
He was privately educated at a vicarage and
later at Bristol Cathedral School.
Leaving school he entered the antiquarian book
business and attended the West of England
College of Art.
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His anthropomorphic illustrations and
picture book stories of woodland animals
portray eventful scenes with a healthy helping
of humour that appeal to children and adults alike.
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Link here to read more
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I always thought, for no good reason, his looks (like a movie actor) belie his very cute illustrations. Raining here - have a good weekend.
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BeantwoordenVerwijderenSuperb blog!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenCould you kindly inform us who is the artist of the painting (on the right side near the Elliot quote) of a vintage car driving towards a house?
It is so stunning!
Many thanks
thats an illustration from the story; 'the wind in the willows'
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