I am a huge fan of American Illustrator, Chris Van Allsburg. His books are amazing in their stories, technique and skill.
In this interview, Chris Van Allsburg talks about his big breakthrough, his books, and their transformation into movies. You can see full the full interview here.
Here is a nicely made version of one of Van Allsburg’s great books, “The Wreck of the Zephyr.”
Truly a unique figure in children’s literature. He makes me hopeful for the future of children and reading.
Another interview where he talks about his creative approach here: http://www.devstu.org/blogs/interview-with-chris-van-allsburg-part-1
He sure is! That is a great interview, thank you for sharing it. The Mysteries of Harris Burdick is one of my favorites. I remember writing stories to it as a kid!