Who is Chris Riddell

Ranked #4,043 in Books, Poetry & Writing, #152,608 overall

Illustrator, Political Cartoonist, Author

Chris Riddell's distinctive drawing style has proven over the years to be the perfect pairing for fantastical stories, political foibles and social commentary. I was first introduced to him via The Edge Chronicles books, which just really came to life thanks to his artwork. Since then, I've had the opportunity to explore his political cartoons and read his own books, which he wrote and illustrated.

Chris did the cover of the UK version of Neil Gaiman's Graveyard Book. Beautiful!! 

More on Chris Riddell

Observer Exhibit
Chris's political cartoons were recently on display.
What Neil Gaiman Says
Neil talks about the cover Chris has done for his book. (See above.)
Sketches for Sale
Artwork from Chris done for the Davinci Cod.
Interview at Book Browse
Talking with Chris and Paul Stewart about The Edge Chronicles.

Introducing Ottoline

Ottoline Goes to School

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Ottoline and the Yellow Cat

Ottoline and the Yellow Cat

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Paul & Chris Talk About Writing The Edge Chronicles

Mention of Book 10!!
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The Edge Chronicles

Edge Chronicles: Beyond the Deepwoods (The Edge Chronicles)

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Banderbears are just one of the many creatures Riddell brings to life in the Edge. 

Far Flung Adventures

Far-Flung Adventures: Fergus Crane

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Tobias

Castle Diary: The Journal of Tobias Burgess

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MuddleEarth

I just recently read this - kind of a parody of The Lord of The Ring with the names, but nothing at all like it in terms of the story. Really enjoyed it.

Muddle Earth

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Barnaby Grimes

Barnaby Grimes: Curse of the Night Wolf

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Buddhism for Sheep

Buddhism for Sheep

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  • li'l girl blue Jan 8, 2009 @ 11:24 am | delete
    Am I going crazy or is there a Zippy the Pinhead reference at the end of Wendell's Workshop? Just when you think Mr Riddell can't possibly be cooler...he...is.

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Chris Riddell's political cartoons for The Observer

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