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Steven Spurrier

Illustrator

(1878 - 1961)

Steven Spurrier

Steven Spurrier RA was a British artist and painter. He was born in London. He apprenticed to his silversmith father. But after studying art at evening classes, he became a freelance magazine illustrator. He also illustrated books and produced posters for theatrical productions.

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Swallows and Amazons (1930)

The four Swallows receive permission from their sailor father to sail by themselves on one of the English lakes in a telegram: ‘BETTER DROWNED THAN DUFFERS IF NOT DUFFERS WONT DROWN.’

Author(s): Arthur Ransome
Illustrator(s): Steven Spurrier

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The Swallows and the Amazons (1997)

This is a transcription of the original manuscript of Swallows and Amazons along with the original illustrations by Steven Spurrier which, aside from the dust jacket, were not used in the first edition as Ransome objected to them.

Author(s): Arthur Ransome
Illustrator(s): Steven Spurrier

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The Valley of Song (1951)

Tabitha calls on the residents of the Valley of Song to help the craftsmen of the Hard build the East-Indiaman.

Author(s): Elizabeth Goudge
Illustrator(s): Steven Spurrier

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