Alexis Deacon
Alexis Deacon graduated from the University of Brighton, where he studied Illustration, gaining a first class honours degree. Alexis Deacon is one of Book Trust's ten Best New Illustrators, and Beegu was a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Alexis lives in London.
Books
A Place to Call Home
Author: Alexis Deacon Illustrator: Vivianne Schwarz
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Interest age: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
A family of furry animals grow too big for their home in an old mattress and have to go out into the unknown world of the back yard to find a new one. This endearing and engaging picture book about growing up is told with gentle humour and illustrated with a blend of painting and photography by 2011 Best New Illustrator, Viviane Schwarz.
Beegu
Author: Alexis Deacon
Publisher: Random House
Interest age: 4+
Reading age: 6+
This is a heart-warming and satisfying tale that is certain to provide comfort to young children.
Cheese Belongs To You
Author: Alexis Deacon
Illustrator: Viviane Schwarz
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 4-8
Reading age: 5+
‘RAT LAW’ states that ‘Cheese Belongs To You’ – at least until someone bigger, stronger, faster, or scarier decides otherwise.
Croc and Bird
Author: Alexis Deacon
Publisher: Random House
Interest age: 4+
Reading age: 6+
Two eggs lie side-by-side on a sandy beach: one hatches to reveal a crocodile and the other a bird.
Curse of the Chosen: Volume 1
Author: Alexis Deacon
Publisher: Nobrow
Interest age: 12-18
Reading age: 12+
Fifty warriors partake in a competition to decide which of them will rule the kingdom. An enthralling graphic novel packed with magic, adventure, and action.
I Am Henry Finch
Author: Alexis Deacon
Illustrator: Viviane Schwarz
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3-5
The finches do the same thing every day: they say good morning, they say good afternoon and good night. That is, unless the beast comes - then it's chaos.
Soonchild
Author: Russell Hoban
Illustrator: Alexis Deacon
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 11+
Reading age: 8+
This unusual tale for both adults and children is imaginative, magical and readable. Stark, brooding black and white illustrations by Alexis Deacon, complement the northern landscape and the dreamworld of the shamans.