At last, a partner for the Snowman who has melted hearts for 40 years

Illustrators including Quentin Blake and Shirley Hughes celebrate the Raymond Briggs Christmas classic – and one adds a touch of romance

It is a magical story that has been synonymous with Christmas since it was first published 40 years ago. Now, new illustrations of The Snowman will be shown for the first time at an exhibition paying tribute to the book’s creator, Raymond Briggs, 84.

Nine leading British children’s illustrators – Quentin Blake, Shirley Hughes, Helen Oxenbury, Chris Riddell, John Burningham, Posy Simmonds, Andy Stanton, Adam Hargreaves and Ed Vere – have all drawn scenes from The Snowman in their own styles to celebrate the anniversary of his original artwork.

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