David West

240 books • 54 series

David West is a graphic designer, illustrator and author of children's information books. He has produced over 500 titles on subjects ranging from dinosaurs and mythology to technology and science. Some of his best known titles include Brain Surgery for Beginners, Fifty Three and a Half Things that Changed the World and Dinosaurs in My Street.

David went to art school in Kingston-upon-Thames and Harrow, where he specialised in information graphics. He lives in south west London with his wife, two sons, a cat and a goldfish who's over 14 years old.

When he's not illustrating, writing and designing he can be found fishing for salmon in Scottish rivers or painting portraits for fun.

Dec 15, 2011
Cover of The Sinking of the Titanic and Other Shipwrecks

The Sinking of the Titanic and Other Shipwrecks (Incredible True Adventures (Paper)) (Incredible True Adventures (Library)) (Incredible True Stories) (Incredible True Adventures (Rosen)) (Incredible True Adventures (Rosen))

Aug 30, 2011
Cover of Spinosaurus

Spinosaurus (Graphic Dinosaurs) (Graphic Dinosaurs) (Graphic Dinosaurs (Paper))

Aug 30, 2011
Cover of Iguanodon

Iguanodon (Graphic Dinosaurs (Paper)) (Graphic Dinosaurs) (Graphic Dinosaurs)

Dec 1, 2010
Cover of Project Sponsorship

Project Sponsorship

Nov 12, 2010
Cover of Continental Philosophy

Continental Philosophy

Sep 1, 2010
Cover of An Illustrated Guide to Mythical Heroes

An Illustrated Guide to Mythical Heroes

Apr 8, 2010
Cover of Racing Car Drivers

Racing Car Drivers (Graphic Careers)

Apr 1, 2010
Cover of Ankylosaurus: The Armoured Lizard

Ankylosaurus: The Armoured Lizard (Graphic Dinosaurs)

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of Ankylosaurus and Other Armored and Plated Herbivores

Ankylosaurus and Other Armored and Plated Herbivores (Dinosaurs! (Gareth Stevens)) (Dinosaurs!)

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of Triceratops and Other Horned Herbivores

Triceratops and Other Horned Herbivores (Dinosaurs!) (Dinosaurs! (Gareth Stevens))

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of Velociraptor and Other Raptors and Small Carnivores

Velociraptor and Other Raptors and Small Carnivores (Dinosaurs!) (Dinosaurs! (Gareth Stevens))

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of Parasaurolophus and Other Duck-Billed and Beaked Herbivores

Parasaurolophus and Other Duck-Billed and Beaked Herbivores (Dinosaurs! (Gareth Stevens)) (Dinosaurs!)

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of Brachiosaurus and Other Long-Necked Herbivores

Brachiosaurus and Other Long-Necked Herbivores (Dinosaurs!) (Dinosaurs! (Gareth Stevens))

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of Tyrannosaurus Rex and Other Giant Carnivores

Tyrannosaurus Rex and Other Giant Carnivores (Dinosaurs!) (Dinosaurs! (Gareth Stevens))

Nov 1, 2009
Cover of Ankylosaurus: The Armoured Dinosaur

Ankylosaurus: The Armoured Dinosaur (Graphic Dinosaurs)

Aug 14, 2008
Cover of Reality Check

Reality Check

Jan 30, 2008
Cover of Detective Work with Ballistics

Detective Work with Ballistics (Graphic Forensic Science)

Jan 1, 2008
Cover of Fighter Pilots

Fighter Pilots (Graphic Careers)

Jan 1, 2008
Cover of Astronauts

Astronauts (Graphic Careers) (Lots of Things You Want to Know about, #6)

Jan 1, 2008
Cover of Race Car Drivers

Race Car Drivers (Graphic Careers)

Jan 1, 2008
Cover of Race Car Driver

Race Car Driver (Graphic Careers)

Sep 30, 2007
Cover of Velociraptor

Velociraptor (Graphic Dinosaurs) (Dino Stories, #6)

Aug 1, 2007
Cover of Chasing Dragons

Chasing Dragons

Jul 30, 2007
Cover of Pteranodon

Pteranodon (Graphic Dinosaurs (Paper)) (Graphic Dinosaurs) (Graphic Dinosaurs)