Brett Helquist
Encyclopedia
Brett L. Helquist is an American
illustrator
best known for his work in the children's books A Series of Unfortunate Events
. As such, his illustrations for that series have appeared in multiple media, including the books, the audiobook covers, the calendars, and so on.
, and grew up in Orem, Utah
with his six sisters. As kids, they didn't go to many art museums. He says his love of art came from all the comic books he read. Brett earned a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from Brigham Young University
, and lives in New York City
(as of 2004). He has been published in the children's magazine Cricket
, and the New York Times. He is represented by Steven Malk of Writers House in New York City.
Besides the thirteen A Series of Unfortunate Events
books, Helquist has provided illustrations for several other children's books, including:
Brett also wrote and illustrated Roger, the Jolly Pirate, ISBN 0-06-623805-6, published in 2004.
He also produced new cover illustrations for a recent reprint of the "Green Knowe
" series:
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illustrator
Illustrator
An Illustrator is a narrative artist who specializes in enhancing writing by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text...
best known for his work in the children's books A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events is a series of children's novels by Lemony Snicket which follows the turbulent lives of Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire after their parents' death in an arsonous house fire...
. As such, his illustrations for that series have appeared in multiple media, including the books, the audiobook covers, the calendars, and so on.
Background
According to the biographical information published with that series, Helquist was born in Ganado, ArizonaGanado, Arizona
Ganado is a census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States. The population was 1,505 at the 2000 census.Ganado is part of the Navajo Nation...
, and grew up in Orem, Utah
Orem, Utah
Orem is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States, in the north-central part of the state. It is adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is about south of Salt Lake City. Orem is one of the principal cities of the Provo-Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Utah and...
with his six sisters. As kids, they didn't go to many art museums. He says his love of art came from all the comic books he read. Brett earned a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
, and lives in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
(as of 2004). He has been published in the children's magazine Cricket
Cricket (magazine)
Cricket is an illustrated literary magazine for children published in the United States, founded in September 1973 by Marianne Carus, whose intent was to create "The New Yorker for children." Marianne Carus still serves as the magazine's editor-in-chief.Each issue of Cricket is 64 pages...
, and the New York Times. He is represented by Steven Malk of Writers House in New York City.
Besides the thirteen A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events is a series of children's novels by Lemony Snicket which follows the turbulent lives of Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire after their parents' death in an arsonous house fire...
books, Helquist has provided illustrations for several other children's books, including:
- Listening for Lions, ISBN 0-06-058176-X
- The Calder GameThe Calder GameThe Calder Game is a children's novel written by Blue Balliett and illustrated by Brett Helquist, published in 2008. It is the sequel to The Wright 3...
, ISBN 0-439-85207-2 - The Wright 3The Wright 3The Wright 3 is a 2006 children's mystery novel written by Blue Balliett and illustrated by Brett Helquist. It was released in Spring 2006 and is the sequel to the children's novel Chasing Vermeer. It chronicles how Calder, Petra, and Tommy strive to save the Robie House in their neighborhood, Hyde...
, ISBN 0-439-69367-5 - Fly By NightFly by Night (Hardinge novel)Fly by Night is a children's fantasy novel by Frances Hardinge, published on October 7, 2005 by Macmillan Publishers in the UK and on April 25, 2006 by HarperCollins in the US, and aimed at teens...
, ISBN 1-405-02078-4 - Chasing VermeerChasing VermeerChasing Vermeer is a 2004 children's art mystery novel written by Blue Balliett and illustrated by Brett Helquist. Set in Hyde Park, Chicago near the University of Chicago, the novel follows two children, Calder Pillay and Petra Andalee...
, ISBN 0-439-37294-1 - Milly and the Macy's Parade, ISBN 0-439-29754-0
- Captain Hook: Adventures of a Notorious Youth
- The Revenge of Randal Reese-Rat, ISBN 0-06-050867-1
- Books in the Tales from the House of BunniculaBunniculaBunnicula is a children's book series written by James Howe about a vampire bunny that sucks the juice out of vegetables. It is also the name of the first book in the series, published 1979 .The story is centered on the Monroe family and their pets and is told from the perspective of their dog...
series by James HoweJames HoweJames Howe is the American author of over 80 juvenile and young adult books, including the Bunnicula series, about a vampire rabbit that sucks the juice out of vegetables.-Biography:...
: - It Came from Beneath the Bed!, ISBN 0-689-83948-0
- Howie Monroe and the Doghouse of Doom, ISBN 0-689-83952-9
- Screaming Mummies of the Pharaoh's Tomb II, ISBN 0-689-83953-7
- Bud Barkin, Private Eye, ISBN 0-689-86989-4
- The Odorous Adventures of Stinky Dog, ISBN 0-689-87412-X
- Capt. Hook
Brett also wrote and illustrated Roger, the Jolly Pirate, ISBN 0-06-623805-6, published in 2004.
He also produced new cover illustrations for a recent reprint of the "Green Knowe
Green Knowe
Green Knowe is a series of six books written by Lucy M. Boston, published between 1954 and 1976. They feature a very old house, Green Knowe, which is based on Boston's then-residence, The Manor in Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire. Some books in the series feature a boy called Toseland and his...
" series:
- The Children of Green Knowe, ISBN 0-15-202468-9
- The Treasure of Green Knowe, ISBN 0-15-202601-0 (aka The Chimneys of Green Knowe)
- The River at Green KnoweThe River at Green KnoweThe River at Green Knowe is a children's novel written by Lucy M. Boston, first published in 1959. It is part of the Green Knowe series.-Characters:*Ping - The quietest of the children.*Ida - the leader of the children*Oskar - oldest of the children...
, ISBN 0-15-202607-X - A Stranger at Green Knowe, ISBN 0-15-202589-8
- An Enemy at Green Knowe, ISBN 0-15-202481-6
- The Stones of Green Knowe, ISBN 0-15-205566-5
External links
- Brett Helquist's website featuring an online portfolio, and links to his blog and contact details