Books by theo lesieg author of ten apples up on top. Illustrated by richard erdoes the cat in the hat song book 1967 the foot book 1968 the eye book 1968 used pen name theo. He penned a number of books under other names, such as theo lesieg and rosetta stone. Wacky wednesday was the 59th book in the beginner books series published by random house for younger readers. The various pen names for theodor geisel thoughtco. The cat in the hat is a childrens book written and illustrated by theodor geisel under the pen name dr. Theo lesieg was a pen name for theodor geisel lesieg is geisel spelled backwards.
And the list goes on and on amongst many other famous pen names and authors. First edition, with first issue points described in younger and hirsch, hardcover, all pages have been filled in mostly in pencil but a few spots have colored pencil, few stray ddodles and scribbles, previous owners self portrait to last blank page, otherwise a near vg copy with light bumps to the spine. Seriously, theo lesieg is the pen name used by theodor geisel for books written by him and illustrated by others. Theo lesieg books, author biography, and reading level. The cat in the hat author originally said the correct pronunciation of seuss rhymes with voice. The story centers on a tall anthropomorphic cat, who wears a red and whitestriped hat and a red bow tie. Using a pen name for a book containing professional information may not be permitted by the rules of your license.
What was the last book that dr seuss wrote before he died. For books that geisel wrote and others illustrated, he used the pen name theo lesieg, starting with i wish that i had duck feet published in 1965. So, before you choose your author alias, consider the following five criteria. Theo lesieg books biography and list of works author of ten.
Geisel also used the pen name theo lesieg geisel spelled backwards for books he wrote but others illustrated. Geisel also wrote under the pen names theo lesieg and rosetta stone. One title, because a little bug went kachoo, was written under the name rosetta stone. See more ideas about childrens books, dr seuss illustration and dr seuss art. Seuss theo lesieg is the author of ten apples up on top. The bulk of theodor seuss geisels books were published under the name of dr. Theodor seuss geisel march 2, 1904 september 24, 1991, better known by his pen name, dr. A pen name, also known as a pseudonym, is a name an author uses in the place of their real name, when they write and publish things. But youve probably heard of the pen name that geisel used most often dr seuss. So you want to be sure to choose a pen name that evokes the right emotions for your target audience.
He also wrote under the pen names theo lesieg and rosetta stone. He was most widely known for his childrens books, which he wrote and illustrated under the pseudonym dr. Taking his professional name from his middle name his mothers maiden name, which rhymes with voice in its original pronunciation, seuss wrote more than 60 books, including and to think that i saw it on mulberry street, green eggs and ham. Geisels first wife, helen palmer geisel was the one who originally convinced him to drop out of the phd program at oxford and pursue becoming a. Famous authors who wrote under pen names business insider. Theo lesieg has 17 books on goodreads with 2973 ratings. Geisel had an alternate pen name that he also wrote under which was theo lesieg. Theo lesiegs most popular book is ten apples up on top. Seuss comes from his middle name and his mothers maiden name. Seuss is the pen name of american author, poet and cartoonist theodor seuss geisel 19041991. Theodor seuss geisel march 2, 1904 september 24, 1991 was an american writer, poet, and cartoonist. In 1975, giesel even wrote a book called because a little bug went kachoo.
Theodor geisel march 2, 1904 september 24, 1991 was a childrens authorillustrator and commercial cartoonist, best known by his pen name, dr. He also sometimes used the name theo lesieg for books he wrote but did not illustrate. The age of a writer plays a huge role in the psyche of the readers. Seuss, was a famous american writer and cartoonist best known for his childrens books. The other thing is that sometimes a legal name could be similar to a more well known author, and there could be much confusion to be had if your name is stephen king lol or if you write middle grade and adult horror, you might want to take a pen name for one of those genres you write in so that you dont have a 9 year old reading a horror.
Rowling has written and published books under the pen name robert galbraith. Several of his books were adapted into animated shorts and even live. If you have ever read a book and found yourself thinking that the style and way of writing seemed very familiar, it is possible that the book you are reading was actually written by your favorite author only under a pen name. Theo lesieg 1904 1991 theo lesieg was a pen name for theodor geisel lesieg is geisel spelled backwards.
Lesieg did you notice that lesieg is geisel spelled backward. He also has written books under the name theo lesieg geisel backwards. He later changed it to rhyme with goose, as it was how most people pronounced it. Theo lesieg books, author biography, and reading level scholastic.
Most likely, you will be found out either through legal process or technology. Theo lesieg is a published author of childrens books. Dr seuss books biography and list of works author of the cat in. What do theodor geisel, rosetta stone, and theo lesieg have in. Dr seuss books biography and list of works author of. Lesieg pseudonym, used when somebody else besides theodore geisel was doing the artwork, this book simply provides beginning readers with over 60 different nouns. Discover book depositorys huge selection of theo lesieg books online. Seuss book because it was published under a theo lesieg, even though now the book bares the name dr. He illustrated many books penned by theodor seuss geisel dr. October 8, 1921 january 8, 2015 was an american illustrator of childrens books, most notably under the beginner books imprint. Theophrastus seuss in college and later used theo lesieg and rosetta stone. His famous book ten apples up on top was not originally a dr. During his career, he wrote nearly 50 childrens books full of imaginative characters and memorable rhymes.
Dont expect a pen name to protect you completely from defamation claims. Other authors and illustrators have used the seuss characters in books since. Seuss itself is a pen name, the author wrote many books under the name theo lesieg a shortening of his first name paired with his last name backwards. The theo is short for theodor, which is first name, and lesieg is geisel spelled backwards. He is known for his work writing and illustrating more than 60 books under the pen name dr. I like to publish books under pen names if i didnt personally write the book. Seuss this category is for questions about the author theodor geisel, better known as dr. He wrote and illustrated 44 books under the name dr seuss, more than a dozen under the name theo. Beginner books, and the tooth book bright and early books for beginning beginners. Seuss began as a way to escape punishment in college. Buy ten apples up on top by theo lesieg online at alibris. Geisel was awarded an honorary doctorate from dartmouth in 1956, thus justifying the dr. Theo lesieg books biography and list of works author.
When asked why a writer of childrens books has no children of his own, nel said seuss had a response ready. Seuss, thedor geisel also used the pen name theo lesieg geisel backwards for books written by him, but illustrated by others. Even though most people pronounce his name soose like it. Rosetta stone is a pseudonym he used when he worked with philip d. Seuss has published books under the pen name theo lesieg. Pen name simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Ted geisel who wrote under the pen names dr seuss and theo lesieg wrote and illustrated over 60 books, some of which were published posthumously. A pen name may be used to make the authors name more distinctive, to disguise the authors gender, to distance the author from their other works, to protect the author from retribution for their writings, to combine more than one author into a single author, or for any of a number of reasons related to the marketing or aesthetic. Theo lesieg books list of books by author theo lesieg. Theodor ted seuss geisel wrote more than 60 childrens books and became one of the most famous childrens authors of all time. Seuss continues to be the bestselling author of childrens books in the world. For books that he wrote, but that someone else illustrated, he used the pen name theo lesieg lesieg is geisel spelled backward.
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