Georges Duplaix
(1895 - 0)
Originally trained as a doctor, Georges Duplaix became a successful salesman of medical equipment, but lost all his money in the Depression. He turned to writing and illustrating children’s books and in 1935 was the head of the Artist’s and Writers Guild. As a publisher for Western Printing he helped bring the Adventures of Tintin series to America, and is also credited for conceptualizing the Little Golden Books series.
Bibliography
Rojankovsky’s Wonderful Picture Book (1972)
A collection of some of Rojankovsky’s best illustrations from the Golden Books.
Georges Duplaix
Phyllis McGinley
Tenggren’s Topsy Turvy Circus (1953)
The giraffe comes to the rescue when the circus of Monsieur Augustin has difficulties.
Topsy Turvy Circus (1940)
When the circus gets in a jam, the giraffe comes through.