William Wondriska
William Wondriska (June 29, 1931 - July 8, 2016) was an American illustrator and writer. In addition to his work in promotional design and advertising, Wondriska wrote eleven books for children, including A Long Piece of String (1963), The Sound of Things (1958) and All by Myself (1963). Wondriska was born in Oak Park, Illinois.
William Wondriska
- Born
- 1931 · Chicago.
- Died
- 2016
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- illustrator
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William Wondriska (June 29, 1931 - July 8, 2016) was an American illustrator and writer. In addition to his work in promotional design and advertising, Wondriska wrote eleven books for children, including A Long Piece of String (1963), The Sound of Things (1958) and All by Myself (1963). Wondriska was born in Oak Park, Illinois.
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Born at Chicago in 1931, died in 2016.
William Wondriska (1931–2016) was an American illustrator.
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