The Gruffalo and Friends
an exhibition of artwork by the internationally acclaimed children’s book illustrator,
Axel Scheffler
Featuring over 60 illustrations from such favourites as The Gruffalo, Stickman, Tiddler, Tabby McTat and Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book, amongst others, this is the first time so much of Axel’s work will be on public display and available for purchase.
Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator in the world of children’s books. Born in Hamburg, Axel moved to study Illustration at Bath Academy of Art in the 1980s, where he spent much of his time drawing sheep and peacocks in the grounds of Corsham Court. He then moved to London where he began illustrating for a variety of English and German advertising companies, magazines and newspapers, before moving into book illustrations. His first book, You’re a Hero, Daley B was published by Walker Books in 1992. From there he began his picture book odyssey with Julia Donaldson and The Gruffalo was published in 1999 by Macmillan Children’s Books. In 2006, he designed Gordon Brown’s Christmas cards.
The Gruffalo and Friends
Wednesday 26th May – Sunday 6th June 2023
Daunt Bookshop, 83 Marylebone High St, London W1U 4QW
Meet Axel Scheffler on Saturday 29th May
10.30 – 12.30 and 2.30 – 4.30
Free entry
Copies of Axel’s books will be available for purchase from Daunt Bookshop
The nearest tube stations to Daunt Bookshop are Baker Street to the north (5 mins) and Bond Street to the south (12mins)