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Yvonne Gilbert

Biography

Yvonne Gilbert

Yvonne's work runs the gamut from children’s books and postage stamps to posters and record sleeves. The richness of her imagination reflects her life long research and interest in the quality of materials and surfaces, from the familiar glint of an embroidered cloak to the soft, unblemished skin of an infant.

Her love of fairy tales and history combined has resulted in the design and illustration of many books for the top publishers worldwide. Amongst her many other commissions she has designed three sets of postage stamps for Royal Mail, (her 1984 nativity winning ‘The World’s Most Beautiful Stamp’ and the ‘Golden Stamp Award’), and Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s "Relax" album cover.

Her originals are held in many private collections including those of Arnold Swartzenneger and the late H.R.H. Princess Margaret.

Yvonne Gilbert

Books by Yvonne Gilbert

written by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer, illustrated by Yvonne Gilbert - Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult 12+, Youth Fiction

Meet Oliver, a prince literally taken from the pages of a fairy tale and transported into the real world. Meet Delilah, the girl who wished Oliver into being. It’s a miracle that seems perfect at first --- but there are complications. To exist in Delilah’s world, Oliver must take the place of a regular boy. Enter Edgar, who agrees to play Oliver’s role in the pages of Delilah’s favorite book. But just when it seems that the plan will work, everything gets turned upside down.