Ian Brown is a London-based writer and producer for television and former journalist. His TV credits include The South Bank Show, This Is Your Life, Top Gear, entertainment shows and documentaries. He has written or produced for the likes of Pierce Brosnan, Harrison Ford, Simon Cowell, George Lucas, Liam Neeson, Martin Scorsese, Jamie Oliver and Homer Simpson among many others. The Albert series are his first book titles for children.

Ian Brown is available for events and has previously collaborated with a wide range of organisations, including Bookmark Reading Charity, Waterstones, BBC Radio, and more. In 2025, he was part of the Summer Reading Challenge for the Books Council of Wales. His books have been nominated for numerous awards, including the prestigious Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration.

Ian has visited over 100 schools, delivering fun and engaging talks that capture the imagination of both children and adults. His events frequently feature a large inflatable dinosaur, which never fails to delight audiences and bring his stories to life.

Eoin Clarke has worked for thirty years in the animation industry as a director, animator and storyboard artist – his directorial work across films, commercials and documentaries has garnered thirty awards. Clients include the BBC, Channel 4, BFI, and Ray Harryhausen, as a storyboard artist, as well as animation for the opening titles of popular TV series with Harry Hill and Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. The Albert series are his first illustrated books. He lives in London.

Eoin also illustrates Ian's Hugg 'n' Bugg series of books featuring an unlikely friendship between a yeti and a flea.

Albert has been translated into a number of languages and as a Wales based publisher, we're proud to say that the Albert series is available in Welsh.

For information on Rights that are available for Albert or Hugg 'n' Bugg, please contact peter@graffeg.com

'Our Albert's favourite bedtime story' Danny Miller ex-Emmerdale, winner I’m A Celebrity

'Full of gentle humour, kindness and creatures, this latest Albert episode told in Ian Brown’s dramatic style and with Eoin Clarke’s hilarious illustrations is every bit as entertaining as ever.' Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub

'A great little story of coming together to help those in need & fantastically illustrated' – Joe Sugg, star of Youtube & Strictly Come Dancing

'Beautiful, heart-warming and wonderfully illustrated. I am in love with Albert!' – Julian Clary, comedian and writer and author of The Bolds series

'Sensationally illustrated, with a dilemma only teamwork can resolve, and containing acrobatic ants! What more could you want?' – Clive Mantle, star of The Vicar of Dibley, Casualty & Robin of Sherwood, author of the Freddie Malone adventures

'It’s utterly brilliant and charming and if you’re an upside down tortoise, essential reading.' – Paul Whitehouse, Gone Fishing, The Fast Show

'Colourful and thoughtful illustrations' Best of British Magazine

'Full of funny illustrations and the hilarious asides that Albert is known for, plus fun facts in the back matter, our Book Clubbers in EYFS are reading this on repeat' Bentley Heath Primary School Book Club

'This delightful story, complete with fun nature facts in the back, is perfect for kids who enjoy mystery, laughter, and a dash of animal wisdom.' Preneur World

'I like this book, I like the drawings and I like the man who wrote it. I like tortoises. What's not to like?' – Jeremy Clarkson