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  1. James Edward Marshall (October 10, 1942 – October 13, 1992) was an American illustrator and writer of children's books, probably best known for the George and Martha series of picture books (1972–1988). He illustrated books exclusively as James Marshall; when he created both text and illustrations he sometimes wrote as Edward Marshall.

  2. Learn about James Marshall, the creator of classic books like George and Martha and Miss Nelson Is Missing!. Find his biography, most popular books, and collaborators on Bookroo.com.

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  4. Oct 25, 1992 · October 25, 1992. The New Yorker, November 2, 1992 P. 40. Talk story about James Marshall, the children's book writer & illustrator who died a few weeks ago in N.Y., at age 50. He wrote &...

  5. Jun 15, 2016 · Julie Danielson shares her experience of exploring the archives of James Marshall, a renowned children's book illustrator and author. She reveals the insights she gained into his life, work, and personality through his original art, sketchbooks, correspondence, and more.

    • James Marshall's Texas Childhood Shaped His Art. In a 1987 interview, James Marshall drew a picture of the Alamo in San Antonio, saying "I was born practically in the Alamo, so I'm about as Texan as you can get."
    • Marshall Studied To Be a Musician. When it was time for college, James Marshall left his home in Texas and spent time studying at Trinity College and the University of Connecticut.
    • Marshall Perfected Simplicity in His Illustrations. James Marshall was proud of the simplicity of his artwork. In the same interview where he spoke about growing up in Texas, Marshall described how he distinguishes one character from another: "The eyes are very, very important, the expression in the eyes.
    • An Iconic Play Inspired Marshall To Create George and Martha. Though hippos George and Martha share names with the first president and first lady of America, James Marshall says the names of George and Martha were actually inspired by the Edward Albee play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
  6. Oct 15, 1992 · James Marshall, an illustrator and author of popular children's books, died on Tuesday at New York University Medical Center in Manhattan. He was 50 years old and had homes in Manhattan and...

  7. Learn about James Marshall, the American illustrator and writer of the George and Martha series and other beloved books. See his book art and independent drawings from his career and legacy.

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