Cats, Dogs, Men, Women, Ninnies & Clowns: The Lost Art of William Steig [Hardcover]

Jeanne Steig (Author), William Steig (Illustrator), Roz Chast (Introduction), Jules Feiffer (Afterword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2, 2011

Children, octogenarians, and everyone in between know the work of William Steig, the beloved cartoonist and award-winning children’s book author whose work graced the covers and pages of the New Yorker for more than 70 years. In Cats, Dogs, Men, Women, Ninnies & Clowns: The Lost Art of William Steig, Jeanne Steig uncovers more than 450 never-before-published cartoons by her husband and provides personal insight and anecdotes about his work and her relationship with Bill, shedding new light on this celebrated genius.

Praise for Cats, Dogs, Men,Women, Ninnies & Clowns:

“What a splendid gift it would be if the works tearing up the best-seller lists weren’t that of a Stieg Larsson, but a Steig, William.”

—New York Times The Moment blog

“Pure pleasure from cover to cover”

—Booklist

“The book details a great character, and does so with a remarkable charm. Highly recommended for all interested in comic history and everyone who likes to look on the lighter side of life.”

—Complex.com

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

William Steig (1907–2003) was an artist and writer best known for Shrek! (the basis of the blockbuster film series). He received the Caldecott Medal and the Newbery Honor. Jeanne Steig is the author of A Handful of Beans and A Gift from Zeus. She is also a self-taught artist, working almost exclusively with found materials. She lives in Boston. Roz Chast is a cartoonist whose work regularly appears in the New Yorker. She lives in Connecticut. Jules Feiffer is an award-winning writer, illustrator, screenwriter, playwright, children’s book author, and cartoonist. He lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Abrams ComicArts (September 2, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810995778
• ISBN-13: 978-0810995772
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.5 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #788,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beguiling book. LOVE it January 7, 2012

By bookloverFLA

Format:Hardcover

I guess I never knew about W. Steig before seeing this book in my library. What I have missed lo these many years. I'm sure I've enjoyed his work in The New Yorker but like so many people never looked at the name or further investigated.

The quality of the printing is phenomenal. Clearly an act of love, by the publishers or his wife perhaps?
The writing (which is spare but perfect) cannot be improved upon, neither can the editing.
I love it so much that I want to start drawing and I do not draw.

Thanks to whoever for publishing this book. I am ordering it today.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars cats dogs men women clowns and ninnies December 9, 2011

By clydedif

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a perfectly delightful book for all those who love William Steig's work, as well as those who have enjoyed it in the New Yorker over many years. Jeanne Steig's personal account of her husband is a delight to read.

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a good feel book. April 14, 2013

By Elizabeth (Lisa) Gross

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fist of all the paintings are so humane and reflect an understanding of humane nature. The colors are charming. The us e of color in the Chapter introductions adds to the joyous resonance of the book. Jeanne Steigs writing is wonderful and gives us an humorous and intimate peek into the nature of the artist, William Steig.