The Seuss, the Whole Seuss and Nothing But the Seuss
A Visual Biography of Theodor Seuss Geisel
Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · February 24, 2004
Theodor Seuss Geisel, creator of Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Cat in the Hat, and a madcap menagerie of the best-loved children’s characters of all time, stands alone as the preeminent figure of children’s literature.
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- Who it’s for
- A visual biography looks beyond familiar characters to the imagination behind them.
- Themes
- Theodor Seuss Geisel’s life, Creative process, Lesser-known works
- Genres
- Artists' Lives, Cartooning, Literary Criticism for Teens
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Theodor Seuss Geisel, creator of Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Cat in the Hat, and a madcap menagerie of the best-loved children’s characters of all time, stands alone as the preeminent figure of children’s literature. But Geisel was a private man who was happier at the drawing table than he was across from any reporter or would-be biographer.
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Under the thoughtful scrutiny of Charles D. Cohen, Geisel’s lesser known works yield valuable insights into the imaginative and creative processes of one of the 20th century’s most original thinkers.
Behind the Drawing Table
A visual biography looks beyond familiar characters to the imagination behind them.
Come here for
- Lesser-known works and the creative mind they reveal
- A thoughtful look at a notably private artist
Expect
- A visual biography of Theodor Seuss Geisel
- Attention to the imaginative process behind his work
Where it sits
| Artists' Lives | 72% |
|---|---|
| Cartooning | 54% |
| Literary Criticism for Teens | 33% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Cartooning
- Artists' Lives
- Literary Criticism for Teens
- Authors
- Charles Cohen
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- February 24, 2004
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Theodor Seuss Geisel’s life · Creative process · Lesser-known works
- Reading lane
- Cartooning