Still searching for Anthony Hutchings …
In 2011, I came across a book called NurseryLand Annual 1969 and wrote this Blog post about the mystery illustrator called simply ‘Hutchings’.
Since then in 2012, the site Magic Jelly posted more, and last year the site Pictures From An Old Book published more.
From my recent searchings on Amazon, I’m pretty certain the illustrator is called Anthony Hutchings, (and could have changed that to Tony Hutchings) but that is still all that we know. He created these memorable illustrations back in the late sixties and early seventies, does anyone know anymore ? They certainly seem to be memorable books for quite a few of you readers from the USA.
I think his work is too stylish and elegant to not be featured elsewhere.
If anyone can shed any light on this mystery illustrator, or if you have any more images of his work, then please let me know. The plot thickens ! Have a great weekend too.
Anthony “Tony” Hutchings
Hello! I too have been searching for this illustrator, my favourite childhood book was ‘Silly Dinosaurs’ by Hutchings. It is one and the same man although a different style (though it would seem he is competent in many styles). I love the intricacies and details in his cartoon dinosaurs and their scenarios. I spent hours copying the drawings when I was little, I’d love to know more about him. Any joy in the last 3 years?
Adam,
England.
Hi Adam, thanks for getting in touch, sadly I’ve not heard anymore about Mr Hutchings since I wrote the post. So pleased that it sparked a childhood memory for you, fingers crossed that one day, someone else will be able to tell us more. All the best, Craig
Hello, my name is Chloe, and my godfather was called Anthony Hutchings, or more commonly known as Tony, he was an illustrator, however he died last year. I don’t know if this was his work however, he has done multiple books and made calendars, as well as illustrations for the newspapers, whether this was his work, i do not know. I can ask my godmother about his work and see if this was his work.
Hi Chloe, how lovely to hear from you and firstly I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your godfather. But I’m very excited to hear of his name and the fact that he was an illustrator. If you could find out a little more and we can start to put some pieces together then that would be wonderful. If he is the same Anthony then if your godmother has any images of his work we could see that would also be pretty amazing and a little more news about him too perhaps ? I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank Craig