Wanda Gag: The Story of an Artist is a biographical book written by Alma Scott that tells the story of the life and career of Wanda Gag, a renowned American artist and author. Gag is best known for her children's book, Millions of Cats, which has been a beloved classic since its publication in 1928. The book begins with Gag's childhood in rural Minnesota, where she was born in 1893 to a family of German immigrants. Despite facing poverty and hardship, Gag showed a natural talent for drawing and painting from a young age. She eventually moved to New York City to pursue her artistic dreams, where she became a successful illustrator and artist.Throughout the book, Scott provides a detailed account of Gag's life, from her struggles as a young artist to her eventual success as a published author and illustrator. The book also explores Gag's personal life, including her relationships with family and friends, and her struggles with illness.Scott's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Gag's life and work. The book is also filled with illustrations and photographs, giving readers a visual representation of Gag's art and the world in which she lived.Overall, Wanda Gag: The Story of an Artist is a fascinating and inspiring book that celebrates the life and work of one of America's most beloved artists.This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
