After graduating from London University with a degree in English and Drama Nick pursued a career in acting but found he was happier designing the set and posters for the performance rather than appearing in it. He moved into editorial illustration working regularly with The Guardian, Times, Independent, Observer plus work in advertising and packaging.

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After twelve years, and following the birth of his daughter, Nick changed direction again, into illustration for children's books. His first work was shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award for best newcomer.

     

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Nick is married and has two children, Eloise and Aldo. He lives in London and shares a studio with fellow children's illustrator Sam Childs.
 

Titles include:-

THE BOY WHO BECAME AN EAGLE by Kathryn Cave - Dorling Kindersley

THE BIG BLUE WHALE - Walker Books

THE BRAVE LITTLE GRORK by Kathryn Cave - Hodder

YOU'VE GOT DRAGONS by Kathryn Cave - Hodder

FRIENDS by Kathryn Cave - Hodder

SNIP SNAP! by Mara Bergman - Hodder

 

© Nick Maland