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Kim Gamble

1952 – 2016

Australian sculptor

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Lived 1952 – 2016 (aged 63). Kim Gamble was an Australian sculptor and illustrator.

Kim Gamble (13 July 1952 – 19 February 2016) was an Australian illustrator of children's books. He is best known for the Tashi books, which have been translated into more than 20 languages and adapted for television.

Early life Kim Hunter Gamble was born in Sydney on 13 July 1952. Whilst initially working as a teacher and in other jobs, he eventually became a children's illustrator later in life.

Career Gamble trained as a teacher and worked in a variety of occupations.

Gamble was a self-taught artist. by Anne Spencer Parry and three sequels. In 1989, he illustrated for the School Magazine,

Works Parry, Anne Spencer, 1931–1985; Gamble Kim, 1952–2016, (illustrator.) (1976), The Land Behind the World, Pinchgut Press, Parry, Anne Spencer, 1931–1985; Gamble Kim, 1952–2016, (illustrator.) (1977), The Lost Souls of the Twilight, Pinchgut Press, Parry, Anne Spencer, 1931–1985; Gamble Kim, 1952–2016, (illustrator.) (1979), The Crown of Darkness, Pinchgut Press, Parry, Anne Spencer, 1931–1985; Gamble Kim, 1952–2016, (illustrator.) (1980), The Crown of Light, Pinchgut Press, (the Children's Book of the Year Award: Younger Readers in 1992)

Personal life Gamble had two daughters, Greer (biol.) and Arielle. He died on 19 February 2016 at the age of 63.

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Who was Kim Gamble?

Australian sculptor

When was Kim Gamble born?

Kim Gamble was born on 13 July 1952 in Sydney.

When did Kim Gamble die?

Kim Gamble died on 19 February 2016.

What was Kim Gamble's occupation?

Kim Gamble was a sculptor and illustrator.

What nationality was Kim Gamble?

Kim Gamble was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kim Gamble

· Wikidata: Q29558821

· DBpedia: Kim Gamble

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