Literary Illustrator. Erik Blegvad began illustrating books when he immigrated from Denmark to the United States in 1951, and illustrated over 100 children's books. Some of his works include Mary Norton's 1947 "Bedknob and Broomsticks," which may be his most famous. Lenore Blegvad's "This Little Pig-a-Wig and Other Rhymes About Pigs," which was named one of the best illustrated children's books of the year in 1978 by “The New York Times Book Review.” Others were Carol Kendall's 1959 "The Gammage Cup;" Judith Viorst's 1987 "The Tenth Good Thing About Barney;" and Marjorie Winslow's 1961 "Mud Pies and Other Recipes." His illustrations were both pen and ink and watercolor, and he also illustrated books by Hans Christian Andersen, such as "The Perfect Wizard." In addition, Blegvad contributed to many American magazines, such as “Woman's Day” and “Esquire.” A 1996 review written in “The Washington Post” about his illustrations of Andersen's famous fairy tales called him a "modern master." After N.M. Bodecker's 1976 "Hurry, Hurry, Mary Dear," his 100th work, was released, he was quoted as saying he was, "extra lucky to make an income from something that's a wonderful thing to be doing." He had a talent of bringing the author's words to life with bright, cheerful colors and played a vital role in having a successful children's book.
Literary Illustrator. Erik Blegvad began illustrating books when he immigrated from Denmark to the United States in 1951, and illustrated over 100 children's books. Some of his works include Mary Norton's 1947 "Bedknob and Broomsticks," which may be his most famous. Lenore Blegvad's "This Little Pig-a-Wig and Other Rhymes About Pigs," which was named one of the best illustrated children's books of the year in 1978 by “The New York Times Book Review.” Others were Carol Kendall's 1959 "The Gammage Cup;" Judith Viorst's 1987 "The Tenth Good Thing About Barney;" and Marjorie Winslow's 1961 "Mud Pies and Other Recipes." His illustrations were both pen and ink and watercolor, and he also illustrated books by Hans Christian Andersen, such as "The Perfect Wizard." In addition, Blegvad contributed to many American magazines, such as “Woman's Day” and “Esquire.” A 1996 review written in “The Washington Post” about his illustrations of Andersen's famous fairy tales called him a "modern master." After N.M. Bodecker's 1976 "Hurry, Hurry, Mary Dear," his 100th work, was released, he was quoted as saying he was, "extra lucky to make an income from something that's a wonderful thing to be doing." He had a talent of bringing the author's words to life with bright, cheerful colors and played a vital role in having a successful children's book.
Bio by: Daddy♥s Girl
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