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Stephen Biesty biography

Stephen Biesty is a British illustrator known for his detailed cross-section drawings in children’s non-fiction books. He studied illustration at Brighton Polytechnic and later completed a Master of Arts degree at the Royal College of Art in London. Biesty began his career working on educational books, and his distinctive style soon attracted attention for its intricate and informative artwork.

Biesty is best known for his collaboration with writer Richard Platt on the Incredible Cross-Sections series, first published by Dorling Kindersley in 1992. The series features cutaway illustrations of buildings, vehicles, and machines, providing readers with a visual exploration of their inner workings. His work has covered a wide range of subjects, including castles, ships, trains, and the human body.

In addition to the Incredible Cross-Sections books, Biesty has illustrated titles such as Stephen Biesty’s Cross-Sections: Man-of-War and Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Everything. His illustrations are noted for their accuracy and attention to detail, often including hundreds of individual components and figures within a single image.

Biesty’s books have been published by Dorling Kindersley and have become widely used in educational settings. His approach combines technical precision with engaging visual storytelling, making complex subjects accessible to young readers. In 1993, Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections was published, marking a significant milestone in his career.

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