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Julie Watts Julie Watts i(A54079 works by)
Gender: Female
Arrived in Australia: 1974
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Julie Watts grew up in England in the 1950s and 1960s. She joined Penguin Books Australia in 1980 as a department secretary later becoming an editor and in 1986 publisher of Puffin, the Penguin children's imprint. Under her guidance the imprint built a list of pre-eminent Australian children's writers including Paul Jennings, Robin Klein, Melina Marchetta, Graeme Base and Sonya Hartnett (qq.v.). She published The Wolf by Margaret Barbalet and Jane Tanner, one of the first picture books for older readers, and devised and launched the popular children's series Aussie Bites. Watts left Penguin in 2005 to freelance as a publishing consultant.

Source: 'About Puffin', Puffin Books Australia website, www.puffin.com.au (sighted 3/11/2010); Julie Watts, 'There's Nuffin' Like a Puffin', Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults (Spring, 2010): 2-3

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y separately published work icon The Art of Graeme Base Camberwell : Viking , 2008 Z1537234 2008 single work criticism

'The Art of Graeme Base explores the life and work of this remarkable artist, and includes more than 200 illustrations, many of which have never been seen before. In this delightful account, former Penguin publisher Julie Watts looks closely at what went on behind the making of each of his books, as well as the creation of his musical and screen works.

'Graeme Base's lively reflections, taken from extensive interviews for the book, and his caption commentaries on each illustration will immensely enrich the reader's understanding of how he creates his imaginary worlds. The Art of Graeme Base invites readers of all ages to share his journey and to witness the development of a unique brand of genius.'
2008 shortlisted Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction — Best Illustrated Book / Graphic Novel
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