Lane Smith
Lane Smith
Author • Illustratorb. 25 August 1959- Books
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Lane Smith was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and raised in Corona, California. He spent summers in Tulsa. He attended the Art Center at the College of Design in Pasadena, California while also working as a janitor. He received a B.F.A. degree in illustration, moved to New York City, and began working as a magazine illustrator.
In 1991, he collaborated with poet Eve Merriam on his first book, Halloween ABC. He is best know for his collaborations with author Jon Scieszka, including illustrations for several of Scieszka's Time Warp Trio series.
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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
John Glore
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Tomorrow Most Likely
Dave Eggers
Els problemes d'en Pingüí
Irene Figueras Cardeñoso
Animal Problems #1
Els problemes d'en Girafa
Irene Figueras Cardeñoso
Animal Problems #2
The very persistent gappers of Frip
George Saunders
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Lane Smith is widely recognized for his distinctive illustration style, often characterized by its whimsical and slightly surreal qualities, and for his collaborations on popular children's books.
Lane Smith's work has received significant critical acclaim, including multiple Caldecott Honors for his illustrations in various children's books.
Lane Smith famously collaborated with Jon Scieszka on several highly successful picture books, including "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales" and "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!"