Gregory OBrien Illustrator, Author & Editor

Gregory O'Brien is a painter, curator and writer based in Wellington. His recent books include A Nest of Singing Birds; News of the Swimmer Reaches the Shore; and his award-winning books on art for the young and curious, Welcome to the South Seas and Back and Beyond. Graham Percy grew up in Taranaki and Auckland. After studying under Colin McCahon and working for the School Journal, he moved to London, where he became a graphic designer and artist specialising in children's book illustration. He has over 100 books to his credit, including The Wind in the Willows, The Arabian Nights and Aesop's Fables.