His children's book Jane and the Dragon (1988), has become a modern classic which has since been adapted for television and produced by Weta Workshop and Nelvana.
Baynton has also illustrated books by other leading writers including Russell Hoban and Kenneth Grahame.
In addition to writing and illustrating children's books, Baynton has been a producer, writer and director for the stage, TV and radio.
)[1] Baynton and Taylor are founding partners and owners of Pukeko Pictures a New Zealand-based IP development company creating children and family entertainment properties.
Martin travelled extensively in the 1970's hitch hiking through North and Central America, Europe and the Middle East.