Saturday, September 19, 2026

David Levine on writers: Sherwood Anderson

David Levine (1926-2009) was one of America’s most prominent illustrators during a career that spanned decades. No less an authority than Jules Feiffer described him as "the greatest caricaturist of the last half of the 20th century,” although Levine continued to work in the early years of this century as well. Levine’s subjects included himself (above) and people from many walks of life. Authors, scribes and scribblers were a big part of the mix, as these caricatures make clear.  

Lit Toons: Cartoons with a bookish bent

Mutts

First Lines: Philip Pullman


Lyra and her daemon moved through the darkening hall, taking care to keep to one side, out of sight of the kitchen.

The Golden Compass
Philip Pullman

"They say it's your birthday" - writers born on September 19

William Golding  (1911)
Mike Royko  (1932)

Friday, September 18, 2026

The Biblio File: images of readers, for bibliophiles


David Levine on writers: Muriel Spark

David Levine (1926-2009) was one of America’s most prominent illustrators during a career that spanned decades. No less an authority than Jules Feiffer described him as "the greatest caricaturist of the last half of the 20th century,” although Levine continued to work in the early years of this century as well. Levine’s subjects included himself (above) and people from many walks of life. Authors, scribes and scribblers were a big part of the mix, as these caricatures make clear.