Alain Grée

ALAIN GRÉE
ALAIN GREE
Born Eaubonne(near Paris)
Nationality  France
Occupation Author, Illustrator, Journalist, Graphic designer
Agent RicoBel b.v.b.a.(for Illustrations)
Notable work Published over 300 books for several editors (Casterman, Hachette, etc.),
His books were translated around the world into 20 different languages.
Website ALAIN GREE OFFICIAL SITE

Alain Grée (born 21 July 1936 in Eaubonne, France) is a French illustrator and author.

Studies

He studied in Paris at the "Ecole des Arts Appliqués" (atelier d'Art Graphique) and at the "Beaux Arts de Paris".

Biography

He married Monique in 1960 at Balbigny (Loire) and has 2 children.

Career

He is the author of three detective novels ("La Chouette" editions) and produced children’s broadcasts on the French national television for two years.

As an author and illustrator of children's books, Alain Grée published over 300 works for several editors (Casterman, Hachette, etc.), most in the 1960s and 70s. His books were translated around the world into 20 different languages. In that same period, Alain Grée also invented illustrated artwork for 12 educational board games for children, issued by Nathan.

He also worked as an illustrator for "Pomme d'Api" and "Journal de Babar" magazines. Later he created 10 books as initiation works to ship navigation for Gallimard editions. He was also a journalist for the "Voiles et Voiliers" (sailing ships) magazine for 20 years and is currently working as a graphic designer and editor of advertising publications.

He has been active as a Graphic designer, creating catalogues, brochures, posters etc..

His lovely, beautiful and colourful illustrations have been influencing young illustrators and artists over the world.

Personal

His main hobby and passion are sailing ; he has owned several sailing ships since the 1970s on which he has crossed the Atlantic Ocean twice ; he made many sailing trips all over the world while working on new children's stories and illustrations on board.

Major books

HACHETTE[1]

CASTERMAN[2]

Other publishers[3]

Recent works


UK[4]
Button Books

UK
PLOC Magazine

FRANCE
FLAMMARION(2010)

JAPAN

References

External links

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