Apr 9, 2023·edited Apr 9, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly
I love this story. Although I'm not a cartoonist, I would love to be, even if never really good. I had never heard of either of these cartoonists before. I find it fascinating learning about older cartoonists and even the newer ones. I think it would be fascinating to be able to look over their shoulder and see how they do it. Certainly says something really good about the character of EB White standing up for James Thurber like that! Thank you very much for the good read! 😊
Never heard of Thurber or White! Oh my goodness. Welcome to us old folks! White was a writer, best ever. I was trained on The Elements of Style. Get a copy. And Thurber was, well, Thurber.
What a wonderful background story! I'm off to search for the book, having just revisited Walter Mitty. Pocketa pocketa...
Thanks! He's so great....
I love this story. Although I'm not a cartoonist, I would love to be, even if never really good. I had never heard of either of these cartoonists before. I find it fascinating learning about older cartoonists and even the newer ones. I think it would be fascinating to be able to look over their shoulder and see how they do it. Certainly says something really good about the character of EB White standing up for James Thurber like that! Thank you very much for the good read! 😊
Never heard of Thurber or White! Oh my goodness. Welcome to us old folks! White was a writer, best ever. I was trained on The Elements of Style. Get a copy. And Thurber was, well, Thurber.
From another old person, verging on elderly, we're glad you're here to show us how the world looks to younger eyes.
You are very welcome! Glad to introduce you to them. I love reading the history, too.
What a great story. Happy spring! Horses are clean, red bud is out, dogwood is coming. Ever hopeful!
i really enjoy these little bits of old New Yorker yarn.
Love the history and backstory.. Harold Ross: “ “Where is that damn seal drawing??””