Born in Blackheath, London, John is a newcomer to children's books but he's worked for almost thirty years in illustration for various markets.

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These include greeting cards, illustrating non-fiction and artwork for science fiction/fantasy computer games and films. He's also a regular contributor to a number of major newspapers.

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As a black belt and self-defence instructor he likes to spend quieter moments drawing badgers, moles and other woodland animals.

 

John lives with two children, three dogs (two of which are newfoundlands!) five cats and his wife has just bought a horse. Her ambition is to run an animal refuge centre. John says they do already!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

© Jon Cleary