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Illustrator

Chris Van Allsburg, born on June 18, 1949, is a renowned American illustrator. His works are known for their unique style and rich imagination, particularly for his illustrations in children's literature. Van Allsburg's artwork often features a mysterious and dreamlike atmosphere, beloved by readers worldwide.

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“Though I’ve grown old, the bell still rings for me as it does for all who truly believe.”

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Book:The Polar Express

Source: The Polar Express

“The Polar Express began with the idea of a train standing alone in the woods. I asked myself, What if a boy gets on that train? Where does he go?”

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Author:Chris Van Allsburg

“I've always thought of the book as a visual art form, and it should represent a single artistic idea, which it does if you write your own material.”

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Author:Chris Van Allsburg

“The inclination to believe in the fantastic may strike some as a failure in logic, or gullibility, but it’s really a gift. A world that might have Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster is clearly superior to one that definitely does not.”

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Author:Chris Van Allsburg

“At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe.”

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Book:The Polar Express

Source: The Polar Express

“An award does not change the quality of a book.”

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Author:Chris Van Allsburg

About the Author

Born: June 18, 1949
Known for: Illustrator
Quotes: 31

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