Garth Williams
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Garth Williams, April 16, 1912 - May 8, 1996, was a prominent American illustrator known for his work on children's books.
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[edit] Life
Garth Williams grew up on farms in New Jersey and Canada. When Garth was 10, his family moved to the United Kingdom, and he studied architecture there. His talent got him a job as an architect's assistant, and a scholarship to the Royal College of Art. He also served in an ambulance during World War II.
Back in United States of America, he illustrated The New Yorker for a short period of time. He married 4 times and had five daughters and one son: Fiona, Bettina, Jessica, Estyn, Dilys, and Dylan.
[edit] Illustrated Books
In 1952, he illustrated E.B. White's Charlotte's Web.
In the early 1950s, he teamed with Margaret Wise Brown on several Little Golden Books including Mister Dog and Sailor Dog.
In 1953, Williams illustrated new editions of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series of books.
In 1960, he illustrated George Selden's The Cricket in Times Square.
[edit] Written Books
Garth Williams wrote a story called The Rabbit's Wedding that caused a lot of controversy. The story was about a black rabbit marrying a white rabbit.
He also wrote Baby Animals , Baby Farm Animals, Benjamin Pink and Benjamin's Treasure.
[edit] See Related
- "Williams, Garth (Montgomery) 1912-." Something About the Author. 66:228-235.
