'Arthur, the Dolphin Who Didn't See Venice', written by John Malcolm, illustrated by André François (1915-2005), Published by Little Brown and Company, Boston, 1961. I think this book's illustrations have been created using oil pastel and watercolour washes.
1956 Spring 'Time and Tune' BBC schools Pictures: Derrick Harris (1919-1960), unfortunately I cannot find the interior illustrations for this book but the cover is so much fun, so I have included it. Derrick took his own life aged 40.
A second music magazine by Derrick Hass for the BBC's 'Time and tune published in 1961. Derrick Hass 1928-2006 was a graphic designer and painter who studied at Ealing School of Art and Chelsea School of Art subsequently working as a graphic designer and art director.
Time and Tune, published 1957, illustrated in a very clean graphic style by Derrick Hass (1928-2006) Derrick mainly worked as a poster artist in the 1950s and 60s, creating illustrations for clients including BOAC, the GPO and British Railways. He had a highly successful career in advertising for four decades, working as an art director at several agencies.
I am going to keep going on this exploration of 'Time and Tune' BBC Broadcasts To Schools books as there are so many and I am loving the illustrations and finding so many new to me artists or works by artists I hadn't seen. This one is from 1963 and is illustrated by Walter Hoyle (1922-2000).
Time and Tune BBC radio for Schools Summer 1970, illustrated by Prue Theobalds, who later authored and illustrated lots of teddy bear books.
Illustrations by Peter Monckom from 'Time and Tune BBC Broadcasts to Schools ', Autumn Term 1958, apart from this magazine, I can find nothing more of Peter Monkcom for now.
Ah! I so love adding roman numerals after Brian Wildsmith's name and finding more examples of his life affirming joy giving illustrations. Brian Wildsmith's 'Rhythm and Melody 1962 BBC Song Book WIZARD
The lushness of this purple and richness of the pen illustrations by John Lawrence is so wonderful.
I am loving discovering these illustrated music books by the BBC.
This one is the '1967 BBC Songbook Music For Schools'. John Lawrence (born 15 September 1933 in Hastings is an illustrator and wood engraver. Twice awarded the Francis Williams Award for illustration (sponsored by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London), and been runner-up for the Kurt Emil - Maschler Award.
