The childrens books of enid blyton were illustrated by a large number of artists, ranging from figures known for other work to humbler commercial artists, who in. Enid blytons muchloved classic series, packed full of adventure and mystery. I bought the enchanted wood the magic faraway tree for my young nephew. Jan 01, 1991 as i kid i would devour any book written by enid blyton. Enids father, thomas, to whom she was very close, was a clothing wholesaler. Poems by enid blyton as well as classic works by wordsworth, keats, and others are accompanied by lush illustrations of various animals and plants. Enid blyton produced four books covering each season of the year, and later in the century they were published together in one volume. The famous five are among enid blytons bestloved creations and countless children have gone adventuring with them since the publication of five on a treasure island in 1942, the first of twentyone fulllength adventures and numerous short stories armed with maps, torches, packets of sandwiches and a plentiful supply of gingerbeer, julian, dick, anne, their tomboy cousin. The famous five short stories, part 2 enid blyton books the famous five native child childrens book illustration book illustrations book challenge bible for kids classic literature treasure island. Quite scarce in this first impression with dust jacket. Blytons books are still enormously popular, and have been translated into 90 languages. Jolly illustrations by mark beech make it even more child friendly.
The famous five short stories, part 2 enid blyton books the famous five native child childrens book illustration book illustrations book challenge bible for. The secret seven are siblings peter and janet, and jack, barbara, pam, colin and george. Enid blyton 11 august 1897 28 november 1968 was an english author. Enid blytons eightbook adventure series including the island of adventure and the sea of adventure is a real favourite among fans, with thrills of the natural world at the heart of it. There is no one quite like enid blyton for weaving a beautiful, magical story for little children.
Enid blyton s books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into other languages more often than any other childrens author. Her most famous stories are the famous five stories, about a group of four children dick, julian, anne, and. Noddy, big ears, teddy bears at tea table in illustration from enid blytons childrens noddy book series, c. A hbc reader writes, i hope that you can help with the following. The interior illustrations of the enid blyton book of bunnies 1925 published by newnes is attributed to her. Enid blyton illustrator eileen soper to be celebrated. Blyton, the daughter of a businessman, abandoned her early studies in music to train as a schoolteacher at the ipswich high school 191618.
Examples of works by the many illustrators who worked on enid blytons books. Enid mary blyton 11 august 1897 28 november 1968 was an english childrens writer whose books have been among the worlds bestsellers since the 1930s, selling more than 600 million copies. Together they are the secret seven ready to solve any mystery, any time. This wonderful anthology includes some favourite characters such as the secret seven, brer rabbit, mr goon, noddy, the famous five, mr twiddle, mr pinkwhistle, mr.
Illustrator alex t smith takes us on a fascinating tour of enid blyton book cover art from the 1940s to the present day. Pierre probst 192007 was a french artist who collaborated intensely with blyton for a few years in the 1950s, on a series of books for collins. Opinions of pictures are fairly personal because everyone has their likes and dislikes so its up to your individual appraisal. The concept of a tree taking you off to faraway magical lands is clever, captivating and original. Her most famous stories are the famous five stories. Did you know according to the book, charles ii liked loin of beef so much that he knighted it and it is now sir loin and if you dont believe me theres a picture of charlie. Enid blytons pixieland story book enid blyton books. It was a used book, in excellent condition, so i would not hesitate to use this seller again. Its their first adventure and the secret seven supersleuths are already on the trail.
Order of enid blyton books british childrens author enid blyton 18971968 is one of the most prolific authors in the english language, having sold over 600 million books. But when philips pet monkey breaks a birthday present, philip, dinah, lucyann and jack are plunged into an exciting quest to find the lost treasure of the andra with some ruthless villains hot on their trail. Book illustrations, childrens book illustration, enid blyton, childrens books, cactus, images, doors, retro, nice series synopsis. Violet loves this story, it is about a group of little friends who climb up the magical faraway tree and have a brilliant adventure meeting some great characters on the way. Enid blyton book illustrations through the ages in pictures. Blyton stopped contributing in 1952, and it closed down the following year, shortly before the appearance of the new fortnightly enid blyton magazine written entirely by blyton. As i kid i would devour any book written by enid blyton. Together they are the secret seven ready to solve any mystery, any time in enid blytons classic series of 15 mystery novels. Brimble, helped with information as to origins and meanings of the various christmas rituals and jolly interesting they are. Enid blyton s 18971968, fifth book in the adventure series. Joe, beth and frannie are joined by robin and joy, two children who have read all about the magic faraway tree and the enchanted wood. Image chris beetles ltd image caption as well as illustrating enid blyton novels, eileen soper was a wildlife author and illustrator, and a poet related topics lavenham. Wheeler, i absolutely enjoyed this book and the folk of the faraway tree also by enid blyton.
Enid blyton s muchloved classic series, packed full of adventure and mystery. Enid blyton book illustrations through the ages in. The secret of killimooin enid blytons the secret series. Experts believed that it was enid blytons first fulllength novel. Blyton enid illustrations by stuart tresilian abebooks. In august 1924, enid blyton married major hugh alexander pollock. Infact, her books have been translated into over 90 languages and are still enjoyed across the globe. The first edition of this book was illustrated by harry rountree, illustrator of the first two books in the. Enid mary blyton was born on 11th august 1897 in east dulwich, south london and spent her childhood in beckenham, kent, with her two younger brothers, hanly and carey. In enid blytons last faraway tree book, enids soaring imagination and dorothy wheelers beautiful illustrations combine to incredible effect. Join the children and their friends moonface, saucepan man and silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top. I used this wonderful book on several occasions while i was a primary school teacher, up to 1989, when an undiagnosed neurological illness forced me into early retirement.
Book illustrations childrens book illustration enid blyton books book challenge bible for kids childrens books rats my childhood illustrators as so often is the case stef had a good idea for a blog and now i am going to shamelessly copy her and do the exact same. See more ideas about enid blyton books, enid blyton and who book. Jul 08, 2018 image chris beetles ltd image caption as well as illustrating enid blyton novels, eileen soper was a wildlife author and illustrator, and a poet related topics lavenham. Unfortunately, like many of the blyton illustrators, we have little information about her.
Seven stories, national centre for childrens books holds the largest public collection of blytons papers and typescripts. Enid blyton, prolific and highly popular british author of stories, poems, plays, and educational books for children. Enid blyton illustrator eileen soper to be celebrated bbc news. Enid blytons first published book was child whispers. The following year she published the enid blyton book of fairies, illustrated by horace j. She was one of the worlds most famous childrens writers. The famous five are among enid blyton s bestloved creations and countless children have gone adventuring with them since the publication of five on a treasure island in 1942, the first of twentyone fulllength adventures and numerous short stories. Select category adventure stories adventurous four amelia jane animals annuals autobiography bimbo and topsy brer rabbit circus famous five faraway tree for schools gardennature holiday jigsaw puzzles malory towers mr meddle mr. Enchanted wood les enfants sages childrens book illustration book illustrations enid blyton books faraway tree vintage childrens books childhood memories childrens books. Mar 07, 2019 enid blyton composed some 700 books between 1922, when she published her poetry collection child whispers, and her death in hampstead on 28 november 1968, often rattling out 6,000 words a day at. Enid blyton adventure series has 8 books set collection considered as. Illustrator mary gernats four young sons roger, francis, nicholas and justin for the art work for the books by the great childrens author. It was a book of poetry and came out in 1922 she was still working as a teacher at this point, and wrote in her spare time.
A site showing many internal illustrations from enid blyton armada books run by society member, ian regan. Do you love reading enid blyton for bedtime stories. Enid blytons books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into other languages more often than any other childrens author. Vintage book covers, vintage books, enid blyton books, book illustration, illustrations, who book, ladybird books, kids tv, book cover art. She wrote on a wide range of topics including education. Children who inspired enid blytons famous five book covers are. Once youve read those, try julia greens to the edge of the world, a real adventure set on a tiny island in the outer hebrides which explores how to be brave. Enid blyton project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
She then did many illustrators for enid blytons books. The book has piles of illustrations throughout some large and some small and they are drawn by the same artist who did the mary mouse booklets olive openshaw. Browse and buy a vast selection of enid blyton collections. And well done egmont the publisher, because the last four chapters are an unpublished enid blyton faraway tree story. Jun 28, 2016 illustrator alex t smith takes us on a fascinating tour of enid blyton book cover art from the 1940s to the present day. She is also one of the most prolific authors of all time. I remember my most favourite series is this faraway series. The children loved both the poetry and the illustrations in the book.
She wrote over 700 books and about 2,000 short stories, including favourites such as the famous five,the secret seven, the magic faraway tree, malory towers and noddy. See more ideas about childrens book illustration, enid blyton and faraway tree. Big enid blyton book, the by blyton, enid and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book is absolutely fantastic, by the terrific enid blyton.
Her last illustrations were for blytons the ring obells mystery 1965. Enid blytons dedication to writing was about 40 years of her life. Enid blyton s 18971968, third book in the adventure series. The original book, which was illustrated by hilda mcgavin, also has the distinction of being the only enid blyton novel to contain over 100 illustrations. The enchanted wood by enid blyton illustration by dorothy e. With gorgeous fullcolour illustrations throughout, this special book is a gift to treasure forever and a wonderful book to read and share at bedtime. Enid blytons 18971968, fifth book in the adventure series. Enid blyton composed some 700 books between 1922, when she published her poetry collection child whispers, and her death in hampstead on. These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. Apr 11, 2014 in enid blyton s last faraway tree book, enid s soaring imagination and dorothy wheelers beautiful illustrations combine to incredible effect.
The same day ng got on stage it was revealed that, in 2016, the royal mint had considered enid blyton for the face of a commemorative coin, but decided against it as she was known to have been. See more ideas about enid blyton, enid blyton books and vintage childrens books. Book 1 full colour illustrated edition famous five. From her first poetry book, between 1920s to 1930s, she contributed to many educational publications. I have been trying without success to identify a particular enid blyton book llustrator. Enid blytons magazine is that many of the serialised stories used illustrations that were. Several books of plays appeared in 1927, including a book of little plays and the plays the thing with the illustrator alfred bestall. She weekly wrote sunny stories for little folks which eventually became sunny stories. The fourth book in the magical faraway tree series by one of the worlds most popular childrens authors, enid blyton. May 01, 2014 i bought the enchanted wood the magic faraway tree for my young nephew. He was the editor at the publishing house george newnes, and he published some of enids books. The photographs are rather old but it doesnt matter because flowers and insects dont really date, and the frontispiece picture of a man carrying two lambs in the earlier volume, isnt in the compilation edition.
We note some charming illustrations by cicely steed from an enid blyton book titled down at the farm. This beautiful treasury of favourite bedtime stories is out today. All aboard for a quiet cruise among the greek islands. Sep 03, 2019 the same day ng got on stage it was revealed that, in 2016, the royal mint had considered enid blyton for the face of a commemorative coin, but decided against it as she was known to have been. See more ideas about enid blyton books, enid blyton and childrens book illustration. The story is essentially about the young bobby who has been ill in bed. Her mother, theresa, devoted her time to housework, expecting her daughter to contribute to. A field guide to common birds and plants is also provided, making this a musthave for nature lovers young and old.