Great to be with you all again, kids!
A slight diversion this afternoon, kids, from comic book stories to a grand one provided by the popular Whitman Tell-a-Tale books. These hardcover books were published from the 1940s through the 1970s by the Whitman Publishing Company and provided wonderful stories for young readers. And, much like the better remembered Little Golden Books, always provided beautiful art as well.
My Father Can Fix Anything was written by Mabel Watts who wrote dozens and dozens of titles for both Whitman and Golden; with beautiful illustrations from the husband and wife team of Bonnie and Bill Rutherford.
I could find out little biographical information about Bonnie and Bill, other than that they were married for 35 years, were freelance artist by trade.
I love their work here, which perfectly captures the essence of that mid-century modern, minimalist and clean style of cartooning so popular in the era.
This book was sent to me by Facebook friend and cartoonist, Mike Lynch. I saw this artwork highlighted on his Facebook page and had to have it.
This comes from “My Father Can Fix Anything,” Whitman Publishing Company, Racine Wisconsin - 1965
