Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss

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

Autori

• Philip Nel

Parametri

Pagine

378pagine

Tempo di lettura

14ore

• Arte
• Arte / Cultura
• Biografie e pensieri
• Saggistica
• Storia

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The collaboration between Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss produced iconic children's literature characterized by whimsical storytelling and minimalist illustrations. Johnson is celebrated for classics like Harold and the Purple Crayon and the comic strip Barnaby, while Krauss introduced spontaneous, relatable characters in her works. Their distinctive style has significantly influenced notable figures in children's literature and cartooning, including Maurice Sendak and Charles M. Schulz, solidifying their legacy as pioneers in the genre.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

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