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William Steig (/ ˈ s t iː ɡ /; November 14, 1907 – October 3, 2003) was an American cartoonist, illustrator and writer of children's books, best known for the picture book Shrek!, which inspired the film series of the same name, as well as others that included Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Abel's Island, and Doctor De Soto.
- Sylvester and the Magic Pebble William Steig.
- Doctor De Soto William Steig.
- Shrek! William Steig.
- Abel's Island William Steig.
Steig was in his 60s when he began a career in children’s literature. Encouraged by Robert Kraus, a colleague from The New Yorker and founder of Windmill Books, Steig created the letter-puzzle book C D B! and the story Roland the Minstrel Pig (both 1968).
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Shrek! is a fantasy comedy picture book published in 1990. Written and illustrated by American book writer and cartoonist William Steig, it is about a repugnant green monster who leaves home to see the world and ends up marrying an ugly princess.
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Oct 3, 2003 · He published his first children's book, Roland the Minstrel Pig, in 1968, embarking on a new and very different career. Steig's books reflect his conviction that children want the security of a devoted family and friends.
