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Robert Ingpen

    October 13, 1936

    Robert Ingpen is a distinguished Australian artist whose creative output extends beyond children's literature. His illustrations and writings explore a diverse range of subjects, from history and environmental conservation to health. Ingpen's distinctive style is evident in his ability to bring classic works to life, often grounding characters in contemporary contexts. His artistic influence is also visible in his graphic design work, which includes postage stamp designs and public art installations.

    Treasure Island
    Encyclopedia of Mysterious Places
    Wonderlands
    The Magic Bookcase
    Das Dschungelbuch
    Australian Gnomes
    • 2020

      The Magic Bookcase

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      World-renowned illustrator Robert Ingpen begins his magical journey through the world of classic children's stories with a mural he worked on for years, inspired by the great storybook characters.

      The Magic Bookcase
    • 2016

      Robert Ingpen's astonishing creative vision, expressed in well over 100 books, has enchanted countless families around the world. Like a keeper of our collective imagination, he has led us on wide-ranging journeys into the wondrous landscapes of the classics he has so famously illustrated: Neverland, the Riverbank, Oz and Alice's Wonderland - as well as into the magical scenes of his own invention and the more real but no less captivating scenery of his beloved Australia. Wonderlands is a glorious celebration of Robert Ingpen's work as an illustrator and storyteller, told through his own illustrator's notes, original sketches and abundant illustrations from his award-winning publications - and revealing the places, stories and people that inspired him along the way.

      Wonderlands
    • 2014

      If You Wish

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.9(23)Add rating

      There’s a story inside every story, and a book inside every book. Every time you read you can find something new. But that only happens if you wish . . . This marvelous fantasy, illustrated by the internationally acclaimed Robert Ingpen, will have children re-reading their favorite stories and daring to travel inside the pictures as they discover that books are for more than just reading.

      If You Wish
    • 2012
    • 2005

      Treasure Island

      • 184 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.0(2298)Add rating

      The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself.Stevenson's first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages.

      Treasure Island
    • 1991

      The Hammerhead Light

      • 127 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      New edition of the award-winning author's adventure story about a lighthouse keeper and a young girl who are united in an attempt to save a threatened lighthouse. First published in 1976.

      The Hammerhead Light
    • 1990
    • 1987

      This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

      The Stolen White Elephant - First Edition
    • 1979

      Beautifully illustrated survey of Australian Gnomes & from where they originated. Ingpen is a recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration.

      Australian Gnomes