The Author – Joachim Masannek
Joachim Masannek studied Philosophy and German Studies at The College of Film and Television.
He received awards for In Leibe, Catherine (In Love, Catherine), and Der Pampelmusenmod (The Grapefruit Moon),
films that he produced as a student. After completing his studies, Masannek worked as a cameraman, screenwriter, and director for film,
Joachim Masannek studied Philosophy and German Studies at The College of Film and Television.
He received awards for In Leibe, Catherine (In Love, Catherine), and Der Pampelmusenmod (The Grapefruit Moon),
films that he produced as a student. After completing his studies, Masannek worked as a cameraman, screenwriter,
and director for film,
The Illustrator – Jan Birck
Jan Birck began his career as a freelance illustrator in an atelier in Munich,
working for renown advertising agencies (name two of them). During this time,
he and his wife launched Dreamotion Media, a company that develops books, films,
and DVDs. Birck has earned his reputation as one of the world's finest illustrators
of children's books, with drawings that have appeared in hundreds of publications.
He presently lives in Munich with his wife and sons, Timo and Finn.
