A fascinating, beautiful and definitive account of the life of esteemed artist Helen Oxenbury.

Filled with insights that span Helen Oxenbury's life, from her early childhood through a unique career in children's books that began in 1964 and is still going strong today, here is an exquisitely designed and thoroughly entertaining celebration of one of the finest English illustrators of our time.

Written by acclaimed author Leonard S. Marcus, Helen Oxenbury: A Life in Illustration is a keepsake that is sure to engage and delight everyone from scholars to art aficionados to the many children and adults who have grown up with Helen Oxenbury’s enchanting books.

• A gift book (and ideal coffee table book) for readers of all ages – for followers of Helen’s career, picture book enthusiasts, art students, illustrators, teachers, scholars and librarians 
• With high production values and a rich cloth binding, this beautiful book is a true showcase of Helen’s work to date 
• Features art from Oxenbury classics (We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Farmer Duck and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland) and recent titles, too (Time Now to Dream, Captain Jack and the Pirates)