Treasures of the Rare Books Room - Ellen Raskin
Milwaukee artist “Ellen Raskin’s (1928 – 1984) brilliant career in children’s literature spanned almost two decades and encompassed eighteen of her own self-illustrated picture books and young adult novels, as well as almost thirty titles she illustrated for other authors.” (Something about the Author, Volume 139)
Seen here are some of the original works of art from Raskins' book entitled Figgs and Phantoms (1974). Please contact the Central Library Children's Room at (414) 286-3091 for information on viewing this item.
To view other works of art from the Ellen Raskin collection please stop by the Art, Music and Recreation Department, or call us at (414) 286-3071 to arrange a visit.