What is pauline bayne locke?

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Pauline Baynes (1922-2008) was an English illustrator and author, best known for her illustrations of J.R.R. Tolkien's works, including The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. She also illustrated the covers of C.S. Lewis's Narnia books, as well as numerous other children's books.

Locke was born on September 9, 1922, in Hove, England. She studied at the Farnham School of Art and later at the Slade School of Fine Art in London. During World War II, she worked as a cartographer for the Ministry of Defence.

In 1950, Pauline illustrated her first children's book, The Mirror of Love by Alan S. C. Ross. And in 1952, she began her long association with C. S. Lewis, illustrating several of his books.

Locke was a talented calligrapher and often included hand-lettered elements in her illustrations. She won numerous awards for her work, including the Kate Greenaway Medal for the best illustrated children's book of 1968 for her work on The Fantastic Planet by Harold Bayley.

Pauline Baynes Locke passed away on August 1st, 2008, at the age of 85.