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'The Wizard of Oz' and 'Alice in Wonderland' inspired me. I wanted to take those themes and try to bring it into a more 21st story with aliens.

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I think about what 10-year-old Tony would want that 40-year-old Tony can make.

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If you like my renditions of faerie-folk, then you will most certainly like Brian Froud's work.

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My fifth grade teacher Mr. Straussberger noticed I was having trouble with some of my book reports, but he knew I loved to draw. He gave me extra credit if I did a drawing from the book that I was reading.

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I loved stories as a kid, both being read to me and enjoying on my own. All these stories inspired my imagination, and that's what I have always aimed at doing for my readers: ignite their imaginations.

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I've always been a chameleon from book to book, like a director who does different films in the best possible way.

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I feel very proud in what we've created in the 'Spiderwick' stories. And, frankly, I am glad we are ending the series on a high-note.

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I was a tremendous fan of the original Kenneth Grahame short story, 'The Reluctant Dragon.'

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Usually, an author writes a manuscript that is handed in to the editor. The editor will then work with an art director to find just the right illustrator for the job, and off they go. Many times, the illustrator and author never meet.

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I read a lot of fantasy and grew up on 'Star Wars' and 'Star Trek.' I loved going to Middle Earth. 'Dungeons & Dragons' was a huge influence.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Artist

Born: September 6th, 1969

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