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Raymond. Brigg
Raymond. Brigg
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Raymond Briggs, the creator of the unique "The Snowman" and "Father Christmas"
From political cartoons to classic children's books, this book covers Raymond Briggs' works from his sixty-year career,
exploring his thoughts on class, family, and loss, and how he demonstrates the power of emotion and outstanding skill.
Raymond Briggs, whom we know as the author of "The Snowman" and many classic works, began his creative career in 1958, illustrating the fantasy story "Peter and the Thief." The black and white sketch lines from that period were completely different in style from his later well-known works, such as "The Snowman" and "Father Christmas." This period involved his experimentation with drawing methods, stemming from his attempts with different media. Early on, he mainly focused on illustrations for text books and nursery rhymes. However, after the brilliant success of "Father Christmas," a completely different mode of graphic storytelling began for him. This book also records many aspects of Raymond Briggs' collaboration with his editor, Julia MacRae.
Briggs played multiple roles throughout his life, each representing different stages. He was acclaimed as a laureate, a teacher who inspired students, a grandfather who created "The Puddleman" because of his grandchildren, and ultimately, an artist whose contribution to literature was recognized with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Among his varied creative types, he also deeply influenced his students, proving to them that "one can be both a satirist and an illustrator for children's books. The two are not difficult to cross, as Briggs proved that these two worlds have merged."
In addition, Briggs' creations were deeply influenced by his family. He excelled at depicting daily life and observing family details. Besides "Ethel & Ernest," which explicitly documented his parents' lives, the presence of his parents and the influence of his later family can be found in most of his works, just like the birth of "The Snowman." The book even mentions a surprising fact: "Briggs once said that the monster Fungus was very much like his mother."
"Raymond Briggs" contains as many as 107 illustrations, preserving his drawing styles from different periods. It offers a glimpse into his interpretation of his works, including the conception of various nursery rhyme illustrations and the origins of his creations, such as "Father Christmas," "Father Christmas Goes on Holiday," "When the Wind Blows," and "The Snowman," which are well-known to Taiwanese readers. It reveals Briggs' attitude towards life and how he portrays humor, frankness, simplicity, and subtlety within the frames.
