Martine Blanc (born 16 September 1944 in Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme) is a French author and illustrator of ten books for children including The story of Timothy, the Two Hoots series in collaboration with Helen Cresswell, and All about Jesus.
Education
Blanc holds a degree in
architecture from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts of
Paris, France.
Career
In 1970s, Blanc started her writing career as a children's book author. Blanc's illustrations are also displayed in her children books and the Two Hoots series written by
Helen Cresswell, a TV scriptwriter and children author.
In addition, Blanc is also credited in the animation department of an animation 1993 film David Copperfield.
Filmography
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1987 The Big Bang – as production administrator.
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1993 David Copperfield – as layout and posing administrator.
Works
Timothy
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The story of Timothy, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1972
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Hyacinthe, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1976
The character Timothy has led to an important merchandising in Japan (dolls, watches, tee-shirts...).
The Two Hoots series (text from Helen Cresswell)
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Two Hoots, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1974
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Two Hoots go to the sea, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1974
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Two Hoots and the Big Bad Bird, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1975
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Two Hoots in the Snow, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1975
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Two Hoots Play Hide-And Seek, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1977
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Two Hoots and the King, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1977
Pelé, Velu et Dodue
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Pelé, Velu et Dodue , Fernand Nathan, Paris, 1980
All about Jesus
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All about Jesus: The Life and Teachings of Jesus in the Bible's Own Words, Loyola Press, 2000
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