Raymond Briggs, a British picture book author known for works such as "Snowman", a story about a snowman and a boy drawn with a soft touch, passed away on the 9th.
he was 88 years old.
Published in 1978, The Snowman tells the story of a one-night-only adventure of a boy and a snowman brought to life in winter.
Drawn with a soft touch and pale colors, it has become a worldwide bestseller with a circulation of over 5.5 million copies, and was also made into an anime.
The author, Mr. Briggs, was born in London, England in 1934. After studying at an art school, he mainly worked on picture books for children.
On the other hand, based on his own experience of being bombed by the German army during World War II, starting with "When the Wind Blows," a married couple living a peaceful life face the horrors of nuclear war. He also continued to draw works that conveyed the horrors of war.
The family announced through the publisher that Briggs died on the morning of the 9th at the age of 88.
Briggs' family commented, ``His picture books have been loved by millions of people around the world and have touched his heart.Many will mourn his death.''