Leonard S. Marcus

Leonard S. Marcus is one of the world’s leading authorities on children’s books and the people who create them. His award-winning books include Golden Legacy: The Story of Golden Books, Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened by the Moon, and Show Me a Story!: Why Picture Books Matter. A frequent contributor to the New York Times Book Review and a commentator on radio and television, Marcus is a founding trustee of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. He teaches at the School of Visual Arts and lectures about his work across the world. He lives in New York City.

Leonard S. Marcus's Titles

Pictured Worlds Masterpieces of Children’s Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World

Pictured Worlds

Pictured Worlds is a lavishly illustrated, large-format reference book highlighting the work of 101 top children's illustrators. In Pictured...


Out of Line The Art of Jules Feiffer

Out of Line

Everyone knows a Feiffer illustration when they see one: His characters leap across the page, each line belying humor and psychological insight....


Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work

Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work

The definitive visual tribute to the twentieth century’s most revolutionary children’s book creator.While millions know Maurice Sendak as...