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Wilson, Tom was born on August 1, 1931 in Grant Town, West Virginia, United States. Son of Charles Albert and Hazel Marie Wilson.
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(Book by Wilson, Tom)
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(Few cartoon figures are more beloved and universally know...)
Few cartoon figures are more beloved and universally known than the diminutive Ziggy. His likeness is everywhere--millions of Ziggy books, calendars, mugs, and greeting cards have been sold, and he appears in over 600 daily and Sunday newspapers.
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"One of the greatest comics in syndication." --Philadelphia Inquirer "For all his bumbling and confusion, Ziggy is one of the world's most best-loved heroes." --Reporter News, Abilene, Texas He's allergic to four-leaf clovers, his computer dating service accidentally matched him with a Muppet, and he sees people on the street bearing signs like "Wonders cease today!" Ziggy is the squatty little hero who has made readers laugh for decades, winning everyone's compassion but little else. In Ziggy... A Rumor in His Own Time, Ziggy's infectious optimism assures us that we are not alone in the seemingly endless frustrations of our daily lives.
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(Book by Wilson, Tom)
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( For the past thirty years, Ziggy and his band of merry ...)
For the past thirty years, Ziggy and his band of merry friends have offered their daily dose of optimism to more than 75 million faithful readers who identify with the characters' hopes and insecurities. Ziggy, who relates better to his animal friends than he does to people, always manages to find the bright spot, inspiring us to do the same. In this special 30th anniversary edition, Ziggy's friends pay tribute to the quintessential little guy in a large world, the lovable character with the big head and the generous heart. Together they take a nostalgic stroll down memory lane, touching on their favorite times with Ziggy. Complete with a timeline documenting milestones in Zig's life, Ziggy's Friends for Life is a must-read for fans and collectors alike!
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(For every zig there's a zag. For every plant there's a pe...)
For every zig there's a zag. For every plant there's a person. And as Ziggy, that happy-go-lucky, world-famous carton character, says: Plants are some of my favorite people! ...
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Ziggy cartoons
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Ziggy Cartoons
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A collection of funnies about the vertically challenged's need to arise & stand tall in our world!
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Vintage paperback
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(Book by Wilson, Tom)
Book by Wilson, Tom
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(VERY GOOD EX LIBRARY BOOK.)
VERY GOOD EX LIBRARY BOOK.
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On those days when you'd just like to see a happy face, let world famous cartoon character Ziggy remind you that pets are friends who like you right back...
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(Fun filled laughter with the lovable, pint-sized philosop...)
Fun filled laughter with the lovable, pint-sized philosopher, Ziggy, with his many feathered friends, not excluding rubber ducks.
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5 softcover books in an illustrated box.
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(This book is in good condition. Great for the enthusiast!)
This book is in good condition. Great for the enthusiast!
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cartoonist Greeting card company executive
Wilson, Tom was born on August 1, 1931 in Grant Town, West Virginia, United States. Son of Charles Albert and Hazel Marie Wilson.
He attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, graduating in 1955.
Wilson was the creator of the comic strip, which he drew from 1971 to 1987. Wilson served in the United States. Army from 1953 to 1955. He was a Cooper Union art instructor from 1961 to 1962.
Wilson"s career began in 1950, doing advertisement layouts for Uniontown Newspapers, Incorporated.
In 1955, he joined American Greetings (AG) as a designer, becoming Creative Director in 1957 and vice-president of creative development in 1978. While at AG, he developed the Soft Touch greeting card line.
He also served as president of Those Characters From Cleveland, AG"s character licensing subsidiary. The comics panel, syndicated by Universal Uclick (formerly Universal Press Syndicate), launched in 15 newspapers in June 1971.
lieutenant expanded to appear in more than 500 daily and Sunday newspapers and has been featured in bestselling books and calendars. merchandising has included plaques, T-shirts, buttons, glass tumblers, lunch boxes, coffee mugs and greeting cards.
In 2002, became the official spokescharacter for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Throughout his career, Wilson demonstrated a remarkable ability to anticipate future trends in the marketplace. A veteran of the licensing business, Wilson headed up the creative team that developed such character licensing blockbusters as Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears.
Even though Tom Senior lived in Cleveland and Tom Junior. lived in Cincinnati, the two worked as a team, collaborating by fax and phone.
Wilson was a talented painter with works appearing in exhibitions throughout the United States, including the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Society of Illustrators annual show in New New York He died in his sleep on the night of September 16, 2011 of pneumonia at a Cincinnati hospital.
He was 80.
( For the past thirty years, Ziggy and his band of merry ...)
(On those days when you'd just like to see a happy face, l...)
(Fun filled laughter with the lovable, pint-sized philosop...)
(A collection of funnies about the vertically challenged's...)
(Few cartoon figures are more beloved and universally know...)
("One of the greatest comics in syndication." --Philadelph...)
(5 softcover books in an illustrated box.)
(This book is in good condition. Great for the enthusiast!)
(For every zig there's a zag. For every plant there's a pe...)
(VERY GOOD EX LIBRARY BOOK.)
(Book by Wilson, Tom)
(Book by Wilson, Tom)
(Book by Wilson, Tom)
(Book by Wilson, Tom)
(Vintage paperback)
(Ziggy cartoons)
(Ziggy Cartoons)
Served with United States Army, 1953-1955.
Married Carol; children: Tom, Ava.
