Alexis Deacon
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Alexis Deacon. Illustrator, graphic novelist and Artist photographed at his home/studio in South London. Deacon is the winner of the Observer / Jonathan Cape graphic novel short story prize.
Alexis Deacon’s first book, Slow Loris, was named one of the hundred best children’s books of all time by Time Magazine. He has twice been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and is a two time recipient of The New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award. In 2014, The River won the Observer/Jonathan Cape/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize. The Geis and Curse of the Chosen series are his first foray into full-length graphic novels.
Alexis Deacon’s first book, Slow Loris, was named one of the hundred best children’s books of all time by Time Magazine. He has twice been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and is a two time recipient of The New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award. In 2014, The River won the Observer/Jonathan Cape/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize. The Geis and Curse of the Chosen series are his first foray into full-length graphic novels.
