Ted Prior (writer)
Encyclopedia
Ted Prior is an Australian children's author, best known for his works on the children's series of Grug
books.
in Sydney
. In 1969, he earned a Diploma in Painting. From 1971 to 1974 he taught at the National Art School in Newcastle
, before moving to a farm in 1975. Prior's art mediums include drawing, etching, sculpture and assemblage. His works have been displayed in individual and group exhibitions.
As well as an author, Prior has also worked as an animator.
Grug
Grug is a fictional character appearing in a series of Australian children's books by the author Ted Prior. They were published between 1979 and 1992 by Hodder & Stoughton, Australia and have now been republished by Simon & Schuster, Australia from the 1st of June, 2009.Grug began his life as the...
books.
Biography
Ted Prior previously worked as a police officer before studying at the National Art SchoolNational Art School
The National Art School is an art school in Sydney, Australia. It is a Public Company Limited by Guarantee with a board of directors. It has Institutional Registration and Course Accreditation supported by the DET Higher Education Directorate....
in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. In 1969, he earned a Diploma in Painting. From 1971 to 1974 he taught at the National Art School in Newcastle
Newcastle, New South Wales
The Newcastle metropolitan area is the second most populated area in the Australian state of New South Wales and includes most of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Local Government Areas...
, before moving to a farm in 1975. Prior's art mediums include drawing, etching, sculpture and assemblage. His works have been displayed in individual and group exhibitions.
As well as an author, Prior has also worked as an animator.
See also
- GrugGrugGrug is a fictional character appearing in a series of Australian children's books by the author Ted Prior. They were published between 1979 and 1992 by Hodder & Stoughton, Australia and have now been republished by Simon & Schuster, Australia from the 1st of June, 2009.Grug began his life as the...