Jean de Brunhoff

Jean de Brunhoff (December 9, 1899 – October 16, 1937) was a French writer and illustrator known for co-creating Babar, which first appeared in 1931. The stories were orgianlly told to their son by his wife Cecile de Brunhoff. This creation marks a turning point in the history of children's illustrated books. It represents the beginning of the modern album. After its first appearance, five more titles followed authored by Jean de Burnhoff.

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December 9 - 1899 - October 16 - 1937 - French - Babar - 1931 - Cecile de Brunhoff - Children - Book - Modern

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After his death, Hachette bought the printing and publishing rights and his son, Laurent de Brunhoff, took his pen. The first seven albums were reprinted and millions of copies were sold all around the world, but they were all abridged, for they had 30 pages instead of the original 48.

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Hachette - Publish - Laurent de Brunhoff

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