Étienne Delessert

He considered himself first and foremost a story teller. His creative process involved mostly digital media in combination with hand sketching. For his lasting contribution as a children's illustrator, Delessert was a finalist for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in both 2006 and 2010. Delessert died from cancer on 21 April 2024, at the age of 83.

• Name — Étienne Delessert • Born — 4 January 1941 • Birthplace — Lausanne, Switzerland • Died — 21 April 2024 • Notable Works — Yok-Yok Stories 1,2,3,4 • Awards — Society of Illustrators

Delessert had children's book published and translated in over 14 different languages. He also had illustrations published in TIME magazine. Delessert animated segments for Sesame Street, like one about a woman's face morphing. Additionally, in 1973 Delessert illustrated a children's book based on the lyrics to "Being Green", a popular song written by Joe Raposo, originally performed by Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog on both Sesame Street and The Muppet Show. Although released as a Sesame Street book, the large hardcover book does not feature Kermit the Frog or other characters from the series. Rather, the song's lyrics are enacted by an undefined, dinosaur-like being. The illustrations also do not feature any other traditional Sesame Street characters and are of a psychedelic nature. The book has been out of print since 1973. He also created the animated series Yok Yok for Swiss television.

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