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Famous films, books, and movies reimagined as Dr. Seuss art.
Pair with the secret art of the real Dr. Seuss.
(↬ Flavorwire)
For Dr. Seuss’s 109th birthday today, his lovely 1971 letter encouraging children to read.

For Dr. Seuss’s 109th birthday today, his lovely 1971 letter encouraging children to read.

Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss! Celebrate with his secret art.

Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss! Celebrate with his secret art.

Dr. Seuss’s little-known WWII political propaganda cartoons

Dr. Seuss’s little-known WWII political propaganda cartoons

A gem from Dr Seuss’s Sleep Book, highlighted among George Saunders’s favorite children’s books. Saunders is also an Edward Gorey fan.

A gem from Dr Seuss’s Sleep Book, highlighted among George Saunders’s favorite children’s books. Saunders is also an Edward Gorey fan.

Hurricane prep with Dr. Seuss. From The Cat in the Hat.

Hurricane prep with Dr. Seuss. From The Cat in the Hat.

A 1930s ad for Daggett & Ramsdell cosmetics, depicting a “wild makeover machine” – a memento from Dr. Seuss’s little-known advertising career. Also see the secret art of Dr. Seuss, his WWII propaganda cartoons, and his illustrated book of nudes.

A 1930s ad for Daggett & Ramsdell cosmetics, depicting a “wild makeover machine” – a memento from Dr. Seuss’s little-known advertising career. Also see the secret art of Dr. Seuss, his WWII propaganda cartoons, and his illustrated book of nudes.

Lovely vintage Book Week posters by Dr. Seuss, who was also a wartime political propagandist. Also see these gorgeous vintage WPA reading posters.
(↬ this isn’t happiness)

Lovely vintage Book Week posters by Dr. Seuss, who was also a wartime political propagandist. Also see these gorgeous vintage WPA reading posters.

( this isn’t happiness)

Wisdom from Dr. Seuss, a fine visual addition to these timeless Seuss-isms on life.
(↬ curiosity counts)

Wisdom from Dr. Seuss, a fine visual addition to these timeless Seuss-isms on life.

( curiosity counts)

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
Seuss-isms – wise and witty prescriptions for living from the good doctor.
If Dr. Seuss created Star Wars by Jason Peltz – the best speculative Star Wars since if Darth Vader raised little Luke, and the best speculative Seuss since if Dr. Seuss stories embraced political incorrectness.
(↬ It’s Okay To Be Smart)

If Dr. Seuss created Star Wars by Jason Peltz – the best speculative Star Wars since if Darth Vader raised little Luke, and the best speculative Seuss since if Dr. Seuss stories embraced political incorrectness.

( It’s Okay To Be Smart)

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! In 1939, the iconic children’s book author released an “adult” book about nudes, The Seven Lady Godivas, which was such a flop it quickly went out of print. Today, it endures not only as a delightfully odd piece of rare Seussean ephemera, but also as a reassuring reminder that even genius can falter.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! In 1939, the iconic children’s book author released an “adult” book about nudes, The Seven Lady Godivas, which was such a flop it quickly went out of print. Today, it endures not only as a delightfully odd piece of rare Seussean ephemera, but also as a reassuring reminder that even genius can falter.