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Leo Lionni
AuthorBooks · Second hand1910-1999
Leo Lionni was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. Born in the Netherlands, he moved to Italy and lived there before moving to the United States in 1939, where he worked as an art director for several advertising agencies, and then for Fortune magazine. He returned to Italy in 1962 and started writing and illustrating children's books. In 1962, his book Inch by Inch was awarded the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.
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About Leo Lionni
Birth
1910
Death
1999
First book
1959
Years writing
40
Leo Lionni was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. Born in the Netherlands, he moved to Italy and lived there before moving to the United States in 1939, where he worked as an art director for several advertising agencies, and then for Fortune magazine. He returned to Italy in 1962 and started writing and illustrating children's books. In 1962, his book Inch by Inch was awarded the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.
Leo Lionni was a multifaceted artist who excelled as a graphic designer, painter, and illustrator.
Born in Amsterdam, he lived in Italy and the United States, enriching his work with diverse cultural influences.
Before dedicating himself to children's literature, he worked as an art director for major agencies and Fortune magazine.
His famous book Frederick is one of his most beloved and globally recognized works.
His talent was honored with awards such as the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award for his book Inch by Inch.
