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Julian Allen

1942 – 1998

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Lived 1942 – 1998 (aged 55–56). Julian Allen was a British illustrator, known for Illustrator.

Julian Allen (1942–1998) was a British-American illustrator. He covered various "secret history" stories, including the Watergate scandal and the Yom Kippur War. His illustrations appeared in numerous publications, including Queen, NOVA, Esquire, The Observer, Sports Illustrated, The New Yorker, Time, and The New York Times.

In 1973, Allen moved to the United States on the invitations of Clay Felker and Milton Glaser. Glaser later said that they had found Allen while trying to "find an illustrator whose journalistic interest and talent would permit us to do unusual visual reportage". In 1997, Allen became the Illustration Chair of the Maryland Institute College of Art, where he integrated professionalism into the artistry curriculum.

Allen died in September 1998 of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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Important facts

Born
1942, Cambridge
Birth century
Died
1998, Baltimore
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Illustrator
Employers
Maryland Institute College of Art, Parsons School of Design

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Julian Allen?

illustrator

When was Julian Allen born?

Julian Allen was born in 1942 in Cambridge.

When did Julian Allen die?

Julian Allen died in 1998 in Baltimore.

What was Julian Allen's occupation?

Julian Allen was an illustrator.

What was Julian Allen known for?

Julian Allen was known for Illustrator.

What nationality was Julian Allen?

Julian Allen was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Julian Allen

· Wikidata: Q6306937

· DBpedia: Julian Allen

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