tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post3197182348008639697..comments2024-01-29T07:09:43.833-05:00Comments on Wild Rose Reader: Robert's Snow: Starring Wendell MinorElaine Magliarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09829330276633865868noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-87879784232772527852007-11-19T21:42:00.000-05:002007-11-19T21:42:00.000-05:00Who knew a children's illustrator also drew over 2...Who knew a children's illustrator also drew over 2,000 book covers. I anxiously await, "If You Were a Penguin" as my 3 girls LOVE penguins and draw them daily doing different activities!!!Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02019561749048930388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-7925378596140157552007-11-16T16:18:00.000-05:002007-11-16T16:18:00.000-05:00MotherReader,Have you seen Wendell's wonderful ill...MotherReader,<BR/><BR/>Have you seen Wendell's wonderful illustrations of cats in Tony Johnston's CAT, WHAT IS THAT? It's a picture book every cat lover should own.Elaine Magliarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829330276633865868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-13975593297856653862007-11-15T18:56:00.000-05:002007-11-15T18:56:00.000-05:00I wish the snowflake had a picture of the cat. I'd...I wish the snowflake had a picture of the cat. I'd buy that.<BR/><BR/>Reading this feature about Wendell Minor gave me the same feeling I had when I learned that one guy - one hugely important guy - who does most of the movie preview voiceovers. I mean, how could I not know. But now I know about Wendell Minor, and I'll never forget.MotherReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274509991340797264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-65955241590494440652007-11-06T10:26:00.000-05:002007-11-06T10:26:00.000-05:00Great interview Elaine. I love when I see a book f...Great interview Elaine. I love when I see a book from my bookshelf mentioned in these features. (The Seashore Book.) I can't believe he has done cover art for more than 2,000 adult books!!! Along with all those PB's! <BR/><BR/>I've got to get my hands on Mohave. He sure has captured the "feel" of the desert.<BR/><BR/>I'm more of a dog person, but that is one beautiful cat, with one cool name!<BR/>gailgailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291909095989120673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-7406352392689357282007-11-06T08:57:00.000-05:002007-11-06T08:57:00.000-05:00Thank you, Elaine. What stunning art. The cover of...Thank you, Elaine. What stunning art. The cover of The Seashore Book and the art of The Christmas Tree are just amazing. I'm going to gather some (because who would have time to gather all!) of his work and dive in and enjoy it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-42710687251642483312007-11-05T12:33:00.000-05:002007-11-05T12:33:00.000-05:00I gather the consensus of people who have left com...I gather the consensus of people who have left comments here is that Wendell Minor is a truly gifted artist. He has has an impressive body of work, doesn't he?Elaine Magliarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829330276633865868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-60021658433609398112007-11-05T01:26:00.000-05:002007-11-05T01:26:00.000-05:00I didn't realize the same artist had illustrated a...I didn't realize the same artist had illustrated all of David McCullough's book covers. <BR/><BR/>What a wonderful feature. I enjoyed this so much.Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10422449200792287901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-81230955846028379042007-11-04T11:00:00.000-05:002007-11-04T11:00:00.000-05:00I love his illustrations and can't wait for the bo...I love his illustrations and can't wait for the book starring Cindercat.Helen/Spike and Drusilla OK Citizenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06300294508816265173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-58378566945160415482007-11-04T09:36:00.000-05:002007-11-04T09:36:00.000-05:00This is one of the most beautiful snowflakes - his...This is one of the most beautiful snowflakes - his rabbit has such a wistful expression! I wish I could go back in time and bid on his 2005 snowflake - I love the mice. I will definitely be looking for the book and for others with his illustrations. And I love Cindercat!Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236441806234261588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-32029976213630247732007-11-04T06:32:00.000-05:002007-11-04T06:32:00.000-05:00*Swoon* ...Wendell Minor. He's right up there wit...*Swoon* ...Wendell Minor. He's right up there with N.C. Wyeth for me. Thanks for a great feature!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-39409261183083058212007-11-03T19:50:00.000-04:002007-11-03T19:50:00.000-04:00Absolutely wonderful post - his work is amazing - ...Absolutely wonderful post - his work is amazing - I LOVED all the pictures!Beckybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-1477814952527264612007-11-03T18:46:00.000-04:002007-11-03T18:46:00.000-04:00Wow. Image after image in this post. I'm glad you ...Wow. Image after image in this post. I'm glad you didn't hold back, Elaine, 'cause every one was worth gazing at and told part of his story. <BR/><BR/>I, for one, want illustration in every book, YA, adult, whatever! I need (and love) that way of seeing the world.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12225998457253574928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-17586940259905329942007-11-03T16:21:00.000-04:002007-11-03T16:21:00.000-04:00Ooh, wow. This is some amazingly gorgeous artwork ...Ooh, wow. This is some amazingly gorgeous artwork -- the shadows and light are fascinating. Man, the snowflakes from the previous years are awesome as well. I really like the mice!! It's so nice to see an artist so gifted in such a range. I <I>love</I> the <I>America the Beautiful</I> picture. Wow. It's funny - we don't often consider the illustrators for books for young adults or older, but it's nice to know that there is artwork worth looking at -- this will teach me to really savor a book, front, back AND pages.tanita✿davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671822274852087499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-37459682921778461462007-11-03T12:16:00.000-04:002007-11-03T12:16:00.000-04:00Jama,I do so admire Wendell's art. He is such a wo...Jama,<BR/><BR/>I do so admire Wendell's art. He is such a wonderful person, too--and so is his wife. Wendell was the guest speaker for the spring meeting of our reading council in May 2006. He did a wonderful presentation.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Daphne,<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you enjoyed this blog feature about Wendell and his work. I hope you'll be feeling better soon.Elaine Magliarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829330276633865868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-69135092981376683192007-11-03T11:45:00.000-04:002007-11-03T11:45:00.000-04:00Elaine I loved this blog. I'm very sad at the mome...Elaine I loved this blog. I'm very sad at the moment and they brought joy to my heart and a smile to my lips. Thankyou.DaphneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-81704763598644975232007-11-03T10:16:00.000-04:002007-11-03T10:16:00.000-04:00Fabulous feature, Elaine. I'm in such awe of the s...Fabulous feature, Elaine. I'm in such awe of the scope, depth, beauty, and consistent quality of Wendell's work. Didn't realize he was so prolific, either! His snowflake is definitely on my "serious contender" list!jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-57824024196666753292007-11-03T09:08:00.000-04:002007-11-03T09:08:00.000-04:00Jules,Yes, Cindercat has "movie star" looks, for s...Jules,<BR/><BR/>Yes, Cindercat has "movie star" looks, for sure. I should add that many thanks go to Florence, Wendell's wife, for helping me with this interview.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Tricia,<BR/><BR/>I, too, have to admit that for many years I took much more notice of authors' names than illustrators. I have learned in recent years to "read" the pictures as well as the words much more than I had done previously--and to become more knowledgeable about picture book artists.Elaine Magliarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829330276633865868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-77298705612130286322007-11-03T08:53:00.000-04:002007-11-03T08:53:00.000-04:00P.P.S. - i have over 900 books in my LibraryThing ...P.P.S. - i have over 900 books in my LibraryThing database and I now realize I must right the wrongs by adding illustrator names! Some are already in there (like Grace's name), but as searchable tags. Wow, do I have a lot of work ahead of me!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350907653629775293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-40124347402427268512007-11-03T08:48:00.000-04:002007-11-03T08:48:00.000-04:00Do you know why I love these spots? Because I've r...Do you know why I love these spots? Because I've realized I simply don't pay enough attention to illustrators. I have many of these books in my collection, and have long admired them, but don't know anything about the other half of the creative team that worked so hard to bring them to life. Minor's work is beautiful and amazing. Thanks so much for sharing.<BR/>Best,<BR/>Tricia <BR/><BR/>P.S. - This may be THE snowflake that turns my head!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350907653629775293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373615867496327293.post-24747107033214926862007-11-03T08:46:00.000-04:002007-11-03T08:46:00.000-04:00Wow, Elaine. Thanks! What a great read. I love his...Wow, Elaine. Thanks! What a great read. I love his not-wasting-a-heartbeat philosophy. And I don't think I've seen that Rachel Carson book yet -- and MUST! (Same for the M.W. Brown book, for that matter).<BR/><BR/>And WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CAT that is!<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much to you and Wendell for this great feature.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com