Background
His master read Fine Arts and English at Natal University, South Africa and holds a Higher Diploma in Education. After teaching for two years in Cape Town he took a copywriter's job in advertising. There he met John Bush, who would later go on to collaborate with him on three picture books. Since 1986 he has lived in London, UK. [2]
Geraghty’s picture books typically centre on wildlife/environmental themes, either treated in a highly realistic manner, rich in detail, or irreverently stylised, usually illustrated in watercolour. [3] Translated into over 20 languages internationally, his work has won various awards, including the Red House Children's Book Award for Solo in 1996. [4]
In 2008, he translated the ancient Indian ethical treatise of the Tirukkural into Fijian. [5]
A frequent lecturer and live illustrator on the literary circuit, he is renowned for his inspirational, if eccentric style with audiences of all ages.
He is also a musician, photographer and extensive traveller.
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