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The World of Tony Meeuwissen

A Life in Illustration and Graphic Art

A stunning showcase of the bold and original work of artist Tony Meeuwissen. 

Tony Meeuwissen’s lively and engaging artwork has appeared in many decorative forms, from books and playing cards to magazine covers and postage stamps. Born in London in 1938, Tony Meeuwissen began his career at sixteen in a commercial art studio. By the age of thirty, he was a successful freelancer with commissions from Penguin Books, Radio Times, the Royal Mail, and many more. In 2013 he earned the prestigious Royal Designer for Industry designation from the Royal Society of Arts in London—a title which only two hundred designers can hold at any one time. In this absorbing memoir, the artist writes about his life at the drawing board and delves into the inspiration and ideas behind his imagery.

160 pages | 300 color plates | 8 x 10 3/4 | © 2022

Art: British Art


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Reviews

"The World of Tony Meeuwissen revisits this wealth of beautiful artworks, many of them populated by odd creatures and dreamy landscapes—which speak to the artist’s longstanding fascination with the natural world."

Creative Review

"He’s just had a retrospective of his back catalogue of design and illustration published – a sumptuous hardback tome which, as you’d expect, is exquisitely produced, from its well-considered layout to the understated typography and gloriously-rendered endpapers."

Great British Life

"The new monograph showcases the bold and original work of Royal Designer Tony Meeuwissen, covering more than 50 years of his work. The artist also writes about his life at the drawing board and the inspiration and ideas behind his imagery."

The Association of Illustrators

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