Go out and find a copy of 'The Shrinking Of Treehorn' and its sequel, 'Treehorn's Treasure.' Written by Florence Parry Heide and illustrated by the great Edward Gorey, master of the gothic and the macabre, these books are small masterpieces. Chris Riddell bookcopyedward share on social
I want to put the joy of creativity, of drawing every day, of having a go and being surprised at what one can achieve with just a pencil and an idea at the heart of my term as laureate. I want to make sure people have fun whilst addressing fundamental issues I care about passionately. Chris Riddell achieveaddresscare share on social
Fans write to us via our publisher and more than ever via the Internet, blogs and fan sites, and good writers should be actively seeking out that interaction. Gone are the days when writers are dead or hidden away in dusty attics; nowadays, you've got to get out there. Chris Riddell activelyatticblog share on social
My sketchbook is not sacrosanct, and my children would draw on one page while I drew on the other. It was something we shared. Chris Riddell childdrawpage Change image and share on social
School librarians play such an enormous role in bringing children to books they are going to enjoy. It's a magic alchemy when that works. Chris Riddell alchemybookbring Change image and share on social
I don't feel uncomfortable in forbidding institutions, and work with, say, prisons or psychiatric institutions could be one of the things that evolve out of the Laureateship. Chris Riddell evolvefeelforbid Change image and share on social
Anyone can look through my sketchbooks as long as they don't have a background in psychiatric medicine. Chris Riddell backgroundlongmedicine Change image and share on social
The writing process isn't something I'm in love with. I'm an illustrator who writes. Chris Riddell illustratorloveprocess Change image and share on social
