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Max Velthuijs

Max Velthuijs

AuthorBooks · Second hand1923-2005

Max Velthuijs was a Dutch painter, illustrator and writer, one of the most famous children's illustrators in the Netherlands. His works have been translated from Dutch into English, Finnish, French, Swedish, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Norwegian and Danish. In 2004 he received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his "lasting contribution to children's literature".

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Birth
1923
Death
2005
First book
1943
Years writing
62
Max Velthuijs was a versatile Dutch artist who excelled as an illustrator, graphic designer, and children's book author.
Born in The Hague, his artistic legacy includes an impressive collection of 182 published works.
Beyond literature, Velthuijs showed his social commitment by actively participating in the resistance during his youth.
His creative talent extended to stamp design, showcasing his mastery across various graphic disciplines.
He is globally recognized for his beloved series of books featuring a frog, with 'Frog and the stranger' being one of his most iconic works.

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