When was Barbara Remington born and where did she grow up?
Barbara Remington entered the world on the 23rd of June 1929 in Minnesota. She grew up in a region known for its harsh winters and vast open spaces.
Questions about Barbara Remington
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Did Barbara Remington read J.R.R. Tolkien's books before creating her covers?
Remington had not read the source material before creating the artwork for Ballantine Books. Friends provided only a sketchy idea of what the books were about while she designed three book covers as one large painting divided into three sections.
What specific elements did J.R.R. Tolkien question in Barbara Remington's illustrations?
J.R.R. Tolkien questioned why his story included pumpkins growing inside trees and struggled to understand the presence of a lion in the scene. These elements did not exist in his written narrative yet appeared prominently on the cover art.
How many years after starting with children's literature did Barbara Remington illustrate Boat?
Remington expanded her portfolio to include children's literature starting in 1969 with Scuttle The Stowaway Mouse. In 1975 she illustrated a book simply called Boat which contained no words at all.