Anthony Browne 

Anthony Edward Tudor Browne is a British writer and illustrator of children’s books, primarily picture books, with fifty titles to his name. Browne’s debut book both as a writer and illustrator was Through the Magic Mirror in 1976.

A Walk in the Park in the following year gained a cult following and Bear Hunt was more successful commercially. G...

Anthony Edward Tudor Browne is a British writer and illustrator of children’s books, primarily picture books, with fifty titles to his name. Browne’s debut book both as a writer and illustrator was Through the Magic Mirror in 1976.

A Walk in the Park in the following year gained a cult following and Bear Hunt was more successful commercially. Gorilla has become his breakthrough, published by Julia MacRae in 1983, based on his greeting cards. He was a highly commended runner-up for an edition of Alice in Wonderland and he won the 1992 Medal for Zoo. Gorillas are frequently featured in Browne’s books as he is said to be fascinated by them.