About
Simon Beck
Simon Beck was born in London, England in 1961 and spent his early childhood in Switzerland and the USA. He returned to England in his teens, and eventually settled in London where he met his wife Karen in 1988. As well as writing and illustrating children's books, Simon is a keen musician, playing keyboards, bass guitar, ukulele, guitar and double bass. He also enjoys cooking and reading. Simon and Karen have two sons, Thomas and William. They live in south-east London.