Hailing a partnership between House of Illustration and St Pancras International holding their summer series of illustration events, Quentin Blake has created an original illustration of Roald Dahl’s BFG to be exhibited in the station.Quentin Blake creates new BFG piece for St Pancras International… The exhibition contains 40 original artworks, including rarely-seen unpublished illustrations of the BFG, that provide a unique insight into the development of one of the most iconic characters in children's ….WebCharacter illustration for the book 'The BFG' by Roald Dahl. It was also the basis for the 2016 film directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg, written by Melissa Mathison and starring Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall and Bill Hader. An animated adaptation was released in theatres in 1987 with David Jason providing the voice of the BFG and Amanda Root as the voice of Sophie. The gruesome descriptions of the horrid giants and the subtle allusions to other stories will entertain children young and old. Dahl's ability to twist words into a clever and creative new language is fascinating to children, and is evident in BFG. Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of the twentieth century. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front pastedown, 'Nicola Love Roald Dahl.' Additionally inscribed by the illustrator Quentin Blake opposite Dahl's inscription. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Seller Inventory # 130928īook Description First edition of this Dahl classic, which has sold over 20 million copies.

Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page, 'with love Roald Dahl April, 1989.' Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, bookplate. Octavo, original cloth, illustated by Quentin Blake. Book Description First edition, early printing of this Dahl classic, which has sold over 20 million copies.

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