Dave McKean (born 1963 ) lives and works in Kent, England.

Since leaving the Berkshire College of Art and Design (1982-1986) he has illustrated several award winning comics (Arkham Asylum, Mr Punch, Signal To Noise, Sandman); written and illustrated an award winning comic novel (Cages); designed, illustrated and photographed over 150 CD covers (Bill Bruford, Bill Laswell, Michael Nyman, Fear Factory, Skinny Puppy, Tori Amos, Frontline); and created imagery and designs for ad campaigns (Nike, Kodax, British Telecom, Eurostar, Smirnoff, BMW) and magazines (New Yorker, Mojo, Playboy, Penthouse).

He also runs “Feral Records” with top saxophonist Iain Bellamy and has directed several short films and video projects. He has illustrated children’s books written by Neil Gaiman and worked on film and book projects with Iain Sinclair, John Cale, The Rolling Stones, Jonathan Carrol and Stephen King.