DAHL, Roald Danny the Champion of the World New York: Alfred A. Knopf, (1975). Sold Hardcover. First edition. Illustrated by Jill Bennett. Tall octavo. Fine in fine dustwrapper with nominal wear. Item #439827 Ask a Question item image Roald Dahl birth name: Roald Dahl born: 9/13/1916 died: 11/23/1990 nationality: Great Britain View Reference Info Biography British writer popular for his ingenious, irreverent children's books and adult horror stories. - Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literaturemore