"A fascinating medley of word games, disguises, multiple aliases, and subterfuges-a demanding but rewarding book. Raskin entered the University of Wisconsin-Madison at age 17 with the intention of majoring in journalism. "Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand." - The New York Times Book Review
"A supersharp nfoundingly clever, and very funny." - Booklist, starred review Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book AwardĪ School Library Journal One Hundred Books That Shaped the Century She was the author of several novels, including the Newbery Medal-winning 'The Westing Game,' the Newbery Honor-winning 'Figgs & Phantoms,' 'The Tattooed Potato and other clues,' and 'The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel). This deluxe anniversary edition honors her original design work and displays bonus content showing the behind the scenes work of designing a book Ellen Raskin-style. Ellen Raskin was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up during the Great Depression. While writing The Westing Game, Ellen Raskin also thought about the design and layout, and ultimately the way in which it contributes to the reading experience of the story.
The Westing Game Deluxe Anniversary Edition Before writing The Westing Game, Ellen Raskin was an incredibly accomplished graphic artist, designing dozens of books, including the cover for the first edition of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. The Westing Game Deluxe Anniversary Editionīefore writing The Westing Game, Ellen Raskin was an incredibly accomplished graphic artist, designing dozens of books, including the cover for the first edition of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. A Newbery Medal Winner For over thirty-five years, Ellen Raskin's Newbery Medal-winning The Westing Game has been an enduring favorite. She would also have her book Figgs & Phantoms named as a 1975 Newbery Honor Book. That book was later named one of the top ten children’s novels of all time by the School Library Journal. She is best known for her book The Westing Game that won the 1979 Newbery Medal. Complications with connective tissue disease ended Raskin's life at age 56 on August 8, 1984.For over thirty-five years, Ellen Raskin's Newbery Medal-winning The Westing Game has been an enduring favorite. Ellen Raskin was an American children’s author as well as illustrator. The 1971 publication of The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon ( I Mean Noel ), a full-length puzzle/mystery, marked yet another direction for her career. In 1979 she won the most prestigious Newbery Medal for The Westing Game. This gifted artist then saw more acclaim as an author by winning the Newbery Honor Book Award in 1974 for Figgs & Phantoms. For picture books and novels alike, Raskin used her imagination, wit, and fondness for words to draw readers into her stories, making sure they understood that everything is not always what it seems. Over time, Raskin turned to writing and illustrating children's books entirely. After her 1000th book jacket she decided to create her own books. As an illustrator and designer, Raskin illustrated for magazines, journals, and book publishers.
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This experimentation led to her free lance commercial artist career.
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While not at her job, she learned how to use a bench printing press and fonts of type that she had previously bought. She found herself working at a commercial art studio to provide for her daughter and herself.
The family moved to New York City, but after a time, Raskin's marriage failed. Raskin put her art career on hold after marrying her first husband and having a daughter. But after seeing an art exhibit at the Chicago Art Institute, she changed to a major in fine arts. By age seventeen Raskin attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and wanted to major in journalism. She filled book after book, inventing characters to act out with her sister. Raskin despaired at the loss but turned to writing instead. Life proved difficult for Raskin's family during the Great Depression, however, and the piano was repossessed. As a child she loved to play the piano and had hopes of becoming a pianist. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Raskin was born on March 13, 1928.
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