Stuart Atkinson (Author) Stuart Atkinson has been writing and editing books about astronomy and space for almost 30 years, and frequently gives Outreach in schools and to community groups. Brendan Kearney (Illustrator) Brendan Kearney realized he didn't like rulers while studying architecture at university. He also discovered that drawing pictures for a living was a legitimate and fun career option, and so opted for illustration as quickly as he could. He specializes in children's books and artwork.