Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss

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

Auteurs

• Philip Nel

Paramètres

• Pages: 378 pages
• Temps de lecture: 14 heures

• Art
• Art / Culture
• Biographies et réflexions
• Histoire
• Nonfiction

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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.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2012
• Reliure: (rigide)