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Irene de Jongh (m: 1953) [1] Awards. Golden Paintbrush. Dick Bruna (born Hendrik Magdalenus Bruna, 23 August 1927 – 16 February 2017) [2] was a Dutch author, artist, illustrator and graphic designer. Bruna was best known for his children's books which he authored and illustrated, numbering over 200. His most notable creation was Miffy ...
May 9, 2024 · Dick Bruna (born August 23, 1927, Utrecht, Netherlands—died February 16, 2017, Utrecht) was a Dutch illustrator and writer who was best known as the creator of the beloved children’s character Nijntje (Miffy in English), a sparingly drawn white bunny that featured in 32 books. The Miffy books were translated into more than 50 languages.
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Female. Miffy ( Dutch: nijntje, pronounced [ˈnɛiɲcə]) is a fictional rabbit appearing in a series of picture books drawn and written by Dutch artist Dick Bruna. The original Dutch name, "nijntje", is a shortening of the diminutive konijntje, "little rabbit". The first Miffy book was produced in 1955 and almost thirty others have followed.
biography. Dick Bruna lived and worked in Utrecht for most of his life. His books have been translated into more than 50 languages and have sold more than 85 million copies worldwide. His illustrations also feature on a wide range of other products. Over the past 60 years, three generations have grown up with Miffy and her friends.
Feb 17, 2017 · Arts Feb 17, 2017 3:20 PM EDT. Dutch artist and author Dick Bruna, whose simply drawn little white rabbit turned into an international best-seller, died peacefully in his sleep Thursday in the ...
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Feb 17, 2017 · Dick Bruna, Artist And Author Of The Intricately Simple Miffy, Dies At 89 : The Two-Way The Dutch illustrator and children's book author wrote over 120 books and sold some 85 million copies ...
Feb 17, 2017 · 17 February 2017. AFP. Dick Bruna (above) was still writing Miffy stories in his old age. The Dutch creator of Miffy the cartoon rabbit has died aged 89, his publishers have announced. Writer and ...
