Low, Joseph, 1911-2007

Joseph Low was born August 11, 1911, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. He studied at the University of Illinois, the Arts Students League in New York City, and with George Grosz. Joseph Low began his career in 1933 by typesetting and printing his own work, and became well-known for his prints. He illustrated his first book for children, The Rainbow Dictionary by Wendell William Wright and Helene Laird, in 1947. Throught his long and prolific career he illustrated dozens of books, fiction and non-fiction, for many different authors and on a variety of subjects, including folktales and poetry. He also wrote and illustrated many books, beginning with Mother Goose Riddle Rhymes co-written with his wife, Lois Low, in 1953. The book was praised by critics as the perfect book for a rainy day, with its pictures beautifully drawn. Low's books have also been lauded for their humor and fancifulness. Critics have called his pictures engaging and spritied. He received various awards for his work, including a Caldecott Honor citation for Mice Twice in 1981.

From the description of Joseph Low Papers 1944-1973. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 475473480

Joseph Low (1911-2007) authored a number of children's books and illustrated many works by other authors. His work has been shown in museums and collections throughout the United States, Europe, and South America.

From the description of Joseph Low papers, 1964-1968 [manuscript]. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 720064933

American illustrator and author of children's books; Caldecott Honor for Mice Twice in 1981.

From the description of Adam's book of odd creatures : production material, [1962?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62406082

From the description of Papers, 1941-1973. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62494654

From the description of Mother Goose riddle rhymes : production material, [1953?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62443824

From the description of Your bones are alive : production material, [1972?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62443825

From the description of A fox & a sick lion : production material, [1944?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62443821

From the description of The land of the taffeta dawn : production material, [1973?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62443823

From the description of Heads : production material, [1960?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62680655

From the description of The cat and the mouse, and other Spanish tales : production material, [1966?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62406084

From the description of The big cheese : production material, [1958?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62406083

From the description of Telephones : production material, [1967?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62494655

Joseph Low was born August 11, 1911, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. He studied at the University of Illinois, the Arts Students League in New York City, and with George Grosz. Joseph Low began his career in 1933 by typesetting and printing his own work, and became well-known for his prints. He illustrated his first book for children, The Rainbow Dictionary by Wendell William Wright and Helene Laird, in 1947. Throught his long and prolific career he illustrated dozens of books, fiction and non-fiction, for many different authors and on a variety of subjects, including folktales and poetry. He also wrote and illustrated many books, beginning with Mother Goose Riddle Rhymes co-written with his wife, Lois Low, in 1953. The book was praised by critics as the perfect book for a rainy day, with its pictures beautifully drawn. Low's books have also been lauded for their humor and fancifulness. Critics have called his pictures engaging and spritied. He received various awards for his work, including a Caldecott Honor citation for Mice Twice in 1981. Biographical Source: Something About the Author, Vol. 14

From the guide to the Joseph Low Papers, 1944-1973, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])