About this episode
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, Jules Feiffer, about the early years of his life and career; how Maurice Sendak and William Steig changed his approach to illustration; why failure is not to be feared; and more. Find Feiffer’s latest book, Amazing Grapes , at you favorite bookstore or library. Artists mentioned in this episode include: Theodor Seuss Geisel , P.D. Eastman , John Held Jr. , Charles Addams , William Steig , Saul Steinberg , Milt Gross , Milton Caniff , Noel Sickles , George Cruikshank , Randolph Caldecott , Walter Crane , Aubrey Beardsley , Richard Doyle , and Edward Ardizzone 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.