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Tony DiTerlizzi
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Tony DiTerlizzi

Tony DiTerlizzi is co-creator of the international bestselling series, The Spiderwick Chronicles. He has illustrated numerous picture books for children, including Ted, G is for 1 Gzonk and the critically acclaimed The Spider and the Fly, which won... Read full bio

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Q. What was/is your favorite job?
A. I love making books for children. Big kids, little kids, old kids and new.
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My life in 8 words: "A dream come true. (Did it in four!)"
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Tony DiTerlizzi Revealed

Tony DiTerlizzi Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Never abandon imagination Q. With whom in history do you most identify? A. Arthur Rackham -- especially the insane demands and deadlines, but he was much mroe famous. Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. Dude, Cool, Awesome...you'd swear I was a surfer from southern Cali, but I'm not. Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. I'd love to be an astronaut. I bet you get a better understanding of our planet seeing it from a distance. Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. Dirty dishes. Learn more about Tony DiTerlizzi

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Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit, February 25, 2010
...Games , Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles, Vol. III: The Wyrm King , Holly Black & Tony di Terlizzi...
books4yourkids.com, January 4, 2010
...an amazing group of guys including Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer, Brian Jacques, Stephen King, Daniel Pinkwater, Jerry Spinelli, Tony Di Terlizzi, Dav Pilkey, David Shannon, Chris Van Allsburg and Mark Teague. Ultimately, I think this book is most attractive...