about dick bruna

Miffy's creator Dick Bruna was born in Utrecht on 23 August 1927. He not only wrote and illustrated no fewer than 124 picture books, but also designed many posters and book covers for the Black Bear pocket editions. During a career spanning 60 years, Dick Bruna gained international acclaim. He retired in 2011. Dick Bruna passed away on 16 February 2017 at the age of 89.

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biography

Dick Bruna lived and worked in Utrecht for most of his life. His books h...

his books

Dick Bruna's books have had the same signature format for over 60 ye...

charities

Dick Bruna has frequently supported worthy causes with his artistic abil...

awards and accolades

As a young artist, Dick Bruna had already gained renown for his graphic...

exhibitions

In 1977, Dick Bruna's work was exhibited in a museum for the first t...

graphics

Although Dick Bruna gained international fame as an author and illustrat...