Marcus Pfister – Swiss children’s author and illustrator of the late 20th and 21st centuries, best known for «The Rainbow Fish», a timeless story of friendship and generosity. His books are beloved worldwide for their vibrant art and shimmering foil illustrations.
✨ Born in 1960 in Bern, trained as a graphic designer. 🎨 Worked in advertising before turning to children’s literature. 🐠 Achieved global fame with «The Rainbow Fish» (1992). 📖 The book has been translated into over 50 languages and sold millions of copies. 🌍 His stories often explore themes of kindness, empathy, and identity. 🎬 «The Rainbow Fish» inspired a stage play, a TV adaptation, and classroom programs. 📚 Has written and illustrated more than 50 children’s books, including «Milo and the Magical Stones». 💡 Uses techniques ranging from watercolour to collage, always experimenting. 👨👩👧 Says he creates not just for children, but for parents who read aloud. 🏆 His distinctive style has become a benchmark in picture book illustration. 😄 Once joked that “the fish gets more fan mail than I do.”