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ABOUT

Teddy Keen is an award-winning author, artist & adventurer, best known as the creator of the bestselling Unknown Adventurer books, read & loved by children around the world.

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For his inspiration Teddy travels to the remotest places in search of wonders which he brings to life for his young audience.

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Teddy's books are translated in 22 languages and have inspired hundreds of thousands of children, around the world.

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"Breathtaking"
The Times

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WORK

Working mostly with coloured pencils and travel sketchbooks, Teddy brings these captured moments to life back in his London studio.

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Commissions + Collaborations

Alongside his books, Teddy has created work for global brands including The Bank of New York, as well as private commissions for internationally recognised figures.

Recently Teddy created the World's coldest portrait with the legendary Ice Man, Wim Hof.​​​​​

Contact​

Publishing enquiries:
jhodges@unitedagents.co.uk

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Commissions & Collaborations:
hello@theunknownadventurer.com

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All images and work shown here © Teddy Keen 2026, unless otherwise noted. No work may be used without permission or for the purpose of training AI.

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