Max Velthuijs

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Max Velthuijs (1923-2005) was a Dutch painter, illustrator and author. He was one of the most famous children's illustrators in the Netherlands. In 2004 he received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustrators.[1]

Velthuis was born in The Hague on May 22, 1923. During World War II, he sometimes assisted Jan Gregoor in forging stamps for the Dutch resistance in identity papers of people in hiding.[2]

While a productive artist for many years, Velthuis rose to fame relatively late his career. His stories of Frog and friends hit off, were translated to many languages, and gained global recognition. In 2003 they were also adapted into a children's play by David Farmer (Frog in Love), performed by the Tiebreak Theatre Company at Norwich Playhouse.[3]

He died in his native The Hague on January 25, 2005.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Biography at IBBY
  2. ^ Lenteren P: "Mijn hand wil altijd een andere kant op." Volkskrant 2005-01-26. Accessed 2008-05-27.
  3. ^ BBC article
  4. ^ Guardian article
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