Seymour Chwast

Dr. Dolittle Seymour Chwast

Marc Notes: American artist Seymour Chwast reinterprets Hugh Lofting's The Story of Doctor Dolittle for a 21st-century, graphic-novel-influenced audience, formatting the text in a comic style--; Provided by publisher. Brief Description: "American artist Seymour Chwast reinterprets Hugh Lofting's The Story of Doctor Dolittle for a 21st-century, graphic-novel-influenced audience, formatting the text in a comic style"--Biographical Note: Born in 1931 in New York City, Seymour Chwast developed his talent for drawing from an early age. In the 1950s, he cofounded Push Pin Studios (now The Pushpin Group), and he remains the organization's director today. Chwast's style has always been marked by a rich eclecticism that has set his work apart from the mainstream, and in 1985, he was honored with a Gold Medal from the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA). He lives in New York with his wife, the graphic designer and painter Paula Scher. Review Quotes: ." . . for children still working on reading skills." - Kirkus ReviewsPublisher Marketing: Based on Hugh Lofting's The Story of Doctor Dolittle, iconic American artist Seymour Chwast reinterprets the 1920s tale for a 21st-century, graphic-novel-influenced audience. Although the text itself has been reimagined to fit the format, the general plot of The Story of Doctor Dolittle, along with the sentiments and ideals behind it, remain the same: in Dr. Dolittle's world of childlike wonder and hope, we are all encouraged to be caretakers of the creatures around us. Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2015 (EAN 9781568462585, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Chwast, Seymour Seymour Chwast is well-known internationally for his graphic designs and illustrations. He has written and/or illustrated more than thirty books for children. His Houghton Mifflin collaborations with Harriet Ziefert include Traffic Jam, Moonride, and Ode to Humpty Dumpty. He lives with his wife in New York City. Contributor Bio:  Lofting, Hugh Hugh Lofting (1886 - 1947) was a British author and the creator of Doctor Dolittle.