About this episode
Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning illustrator and writer, Judy Schachner, about how having an imagination saved her life—especially during a difficult childhood; why her first steps as an author included lying to editors; what the late, great Anna Dewdney meant to her; and more. To learn more about Judy, visit judithbyronschachner.com . Artists mentioned in this episode include: Arthur Rackham , Calvin Burnett , Ed Emberley , Alice and Martin Provensen , Aubrey Beardsley, Carl Larsson, Ivan Bilibin , Trina Schart Hyman , E.H. Shepard , Anna Dewdney If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack , or a supporter on Patreon . On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.