Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss

How an Unlikely Couple Found Love, Dodged the Fbi, and Transformed Children's Literature

Autoren

• Philip Nel

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Seitenzahl

378 Seiten

Lesezeit

14 Stunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte
• Kunst
• Kunst & Kultur
• Sachliteratur

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Focusing on the creative partnership of Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss, this critical biography explores their influential contributions to children's literature and comics, highlighting their whimsical style and unique perspectives. It delves into their individual achievements, mentorship of notable illustrators like Maurice Sendak, and their defiance of societal norms during the Cold War era. Through various sources, the author crafts a portrait of a couple whose work not only entertained children but also resonated with adult audiences, encouraging imagination and exploration.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Einband: Paperback