Armin Greder was born in Switzerland and migrated to Australia in 1971. He worked as a graphic designer and later taught design and illustration at a tertiary art institute. Books he has illustrated includeThe Great Bear, An Ordinary Day and I Am Thomas, all written by Libby Gleeson. Books he has authored and illustrated includeThe Island and The City. His work, in which charcoal is prominent, reflects his European background. He is the recipient of a number of international recognitions such as the Bologna Ragazzi Award and has been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Prize.
