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summary | **Summary:**
Crockett Johnson (1906-1975) was an American cartoonist and children's book author best known for creating two beloved characters: Barnaby, the star of his long-running comic strip "Barnaby," and Harold, the imaginative protagonist of his iconic picture book "Harold and the Purple Crayon."
**Main Sources:**
1. **Crockett Johnson Homepage**: An archived website dedicated to Crockett Johnson, containing a wealth of information about his life and work. 2. **"Barnaby" Comic Strip**: Johnson's longest-running work, featuring Barnaby, a mischievous boy, and Oghma, a brownie who tries to keep Barnaby out of trouble. 3. **"Harold and the Purple Crayon"**: A classic children's picture book illustrating Harold's magical journey through an environment he creates with his purple crayon.
**Video Notes:**
The video likely discusses Crockett Johnson's biography, his creation of Barnaby and Harold, and possibly his impact on children's literature and comic strips. It might also touch upon other works by Johnson, such as "A Boy Named Cheer" or his collaborations with his wife, Barbee Johnson (also known for her illustrations). |
title | Philip Nel |
description | Philip Nel |
keywords | more, read, crockett, johnson, books, articles, video, work, comics, 1960s, nine, kinds, series, 1950s, collaborations, writing, blog |
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created | 2025-03-15 |
updated | 2025-05-15 |
summarized | 2025-05-15 |
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