Seuss for Grownups

Art

Dr. Seuss From Then to Now: A Catalogue of the Retrospective Exhibition organized by the San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego, California (1986) 700.92 SEUSS

Published in conjunction with the first retrospective exhibit of the sixty-year career of the Pulitzer-Prize winning author-illustrator, this compendium of Seuss covers his work from his early years in advertising to the publication of "You're Only Old Once!"

Dr Seuss: The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss by Dr Seuss with an introduction by Maurice Sendak (1995) 759.13 G277s

A collection of private works by the late Theodor Geisel, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss, encompasses the highly creative and often whimsical paintings that he created for his own pleasure, as provided by his wife Audrey.

Literary Criticism

 

 

 

 

 

Who's who & what's what in the books of Dr. Seuss compiled by Edward Connery Lathem (2000) J 813.54 LATHEM

Commemorates the seventy-fifth anniversary of the graduation from Dartmouth College of Theodor Seuss Geisel.

The Dr. Seuss catalog : an annotated guide to works by Theodor Geisel in all media, writings about him, and appearances of characters and places in the books, stories, and films by Richard H.F. Lindemann. (2005) J 016.813 LINDEMAN

Geisel's prolific career—he wrote or contributed illustrations to more than 75 books, most of which have been reprinted repeatedly and translated worldwide—and his predilection for made-up creatures make this joint bibliography and iconography especially useful to readers and researchers. The exhaustive bibliography is arranged chronologically, providing full bibliographic information, including translations as they appear, reissue information, and descriptions of the binding. The iconography links more than 900 fictional names, places and terms to the works in which they appear. For the reader seeking a first edition of Quomodo Invidiosulus Nomine Grinchus Christi Natalem Abrogaverit (How the Grinch Stole Christmas! translated into Latin) or hoping to identify "abrasion-contusions" (race cars in If I Ran the Circus! ), this work promises as much discovery as a walk down Mulberry Street.

Dr. Seuss by Ruth K. MacDonald (1988) 813.52 S496zm

Briefly traces at Dr. Seuss's life and career, discusses his major children's books, and looks at the themes and style of his writing. From the Twayne's United States Authors series.

The annotated cat : under the hats of Seuss and his cats, introduction and annotations by Philip Nel (2007) J 813.52 SEUSS Nel

Explores the world of Dr. Seuss, the author of "The Cat in the Hat" and "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back," and explains how his works teach reading to young children, but could also be seen as commentaries on politics, ethics, comics, and history.

Teaching with favorite Dr. Seuss books by Joan Novelli (2003) J PARENT 372.6 NOVELLI

Provides activities in language arts, math, science, and art based on the popular picture books.

Great Authors of Children's Literature by Wendy Mass (2000) 810.99282 MASS Great au

Profiles the lives and innovative work of the following popular authors: A. A. Milne, C. S. Lewis, E.B. White, Dr. Seuss, Roald Dahl, Maurice Sendak, and Judy Blume.

 

History

Dr. Seuss Goes to War: The World War II Editorial Cartoons of Theodor Seuss Geisel by Richard H Minear (1999) 940.5400222 MINEAR Dr Seuss

Examines Theodor Geisel's early work as a political cartoonist during World War II and reproduces two hundred of his best cartoons from that time.

Biographies

 

 

The Seuss, the whole Seuss, and nothing but the Seuss : a visual biography of Theodor Seuss Geisel by Charles D. Cohen (2004) J 016.813 LINDEMAN

Highlighting some of Dr. Seuss's lesser known works, the author offers insights into the imaginative and creative processes of a very private man and one of the twentieth century's most original artists.

Theodor Geisel by Tanya Dean (2002) BIO SEUSS DR. Dean

Presents the life and career of the children's author and illustrator Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, famous for timeless children's books, including "The Cat in the Hat" and "How the Grinch stole Christmas."

The Man Who Was Dr. Seuss: The Life and Work of Theodor Geisel by Thomas Fensch (2000) BIO SEUSS Dr. Fensch

From the New Century Exceptional Lives series.

The boy on Fairfield Street : how Ted Geisel grew up to become Dr. Seuss by Kathleen Krull ; paintings by Steve Johnson & Lou Fancher ; with decorative illustrations by Dr. Seuss (2004) J BIO SEUSS DR. Krull

From his parents and problems to his childhood quirks and natural talents, an illustrated biography offers an in-depth look at the first twenty-two years of the life of this celebrated author and illustrator.

Dr. Seuss and Mr. Geisel: A Biography by Judith & Neil Morgan (1995) BIO SEUSS DR Morgan

In this authorized biography, California journalists Judith and Neil Morgan present a dutifully researched and intimate portrait of the late children's-book author and artist beloved by millions.

Dr. Seuss : American icon by Philip Nel (2004) 813.52 SEUSS Nel

A distinctively American representative of children's literature, nonsense poetry, energetic cartoon surrealism, and the process of learning to read.

Theodor Seuss Geisel by Donald E. Pease (2010) BIO SEUSS DR Pease

A portrait of the author popularly known as Dr. Seuss traces his Massachusetts upbringing and his myriad early jobs, and describes the events that launched and marked the career for which he is best known.

Seuss-isms for Success: Insider Tips on Economic Health from the Good Doctor by Dr. Seuss (1997) 650.1 S496s (C/WMARS)

A collection of wise quotes, Seuss style, addresses everything from aging to activism and popovers to green eggs and ham.

The Tough Coughs as He Ploughs the Dough: Early Writings and Cartoons by Dr Seuss, edited and with an introduction by Richard Marschall (1987) 818.5207 G277t

This collection of early writings and cartoons of Dr. Seuss, culled from popular magazines of the 1920s and 1930s, includes articles full of surrealism and literary nonsense and cartoon essays, fantasies, and advertisements.