Walter Trier
Illustrator
(1890 - 1951)
Born in Prague, Walter Trier spent most of his career as an illustrator working in Berlin. He was an outspoken anti-fascist and moved to London in 1936. He worked with Erich Kastner and provided the cover illustrations for the children’s magazine Lilliput.
Bibliography
Emil and the Detectives (1930)
While on the train to Berlin to visit his grandmother Emil has his money stolen. He gathers a team of children to track down the thief. Read online at archive.org.
Lisa and Lottie (1951)
When Lottie arrives at summer camp, Lisa discovers she has a double and it soon becomes apparent -- a twin! This book was the basis for the movie The Parent Trap.