Oliver Jeffers (The Illustrators)

Oliver Jeffers has become one of the most influential and distinctive voices in contemporary illustration and picturebook publishing. As both an illustrator and author–illustrator, he has created a remarkable body of work that has captivated readers around the world. This insightful volume explores his career to date, tracing the ideas, inspirations and creative curiosity that have shaped his work, from his interest in the environment to his exploration of humanity’s biggest questions.

Alongside his bestselling books, Jeffers has exhibited widely in the UK and the USA and was awarded an MBE in 2022 for services to the arts. Throughout his career, he has continually expanded the possibilities of visual storytelling, using illustration, installation, film and other media to engage with complex and often deeply human themes.

Part of Thames & Hudson’s acclaimed Illustrators series, this is the first book to examine Jeffers’s work in such depth. Through a detailed look at his creative process, influences, evolving style and recurring subjects, it offers a fascinating portrait of an artist whose work continues to inspire readers, designers and illustrators alike.

Extent: 112 pp
Format: PLC (no jacket)
Illustrations: 90
Publication date: 2025-05-29
Size: 24.5 x 18.7 cm
ISBN: 9780500028155