Anonyponymous: The Forgotten People Behind Everyday Words
John Bemelmans Marciano is the grandson of Ludwig Bemelmans, creator of the beloved Madeline children's books. He is the author and illustrator of several children's books, includingMadeline and the Cats of Rome,Harold’s Tale, andDelilah, as well as the illustrated biographyBemelmans: The Life and Art of Madeline's Creator. An artist and self-professed word geek, he lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two cats.