David A. Carter
David A. Carter (born March 4, 1957) is an American author and illustrator. He is best known for his pop-up books for both children and adults. His "Bugs" series has sold over 6 million copies. Career. During the late 1970s, Carter worked as a graphic designer and advertising illustrator. Until 1987 he worked as an artist, a paper engineer and a book designer for a publishing house. After this he moved into his current career as an author, illustrator, and paper engineer, primarily of children's books. His first book was "How Many Bugs in a  Box?". Carter often works with his wife, Noelle Carter. Carter has created more than 90 books, including a guide on how to make pop-ups titled, "The Elements of Pop Up". He designed a hardback book of graffiti design for the British band Coldplay's 2011 album Mylo Xyloto. Personal life. Carter was born on 4 March 1957, at the L.D.S. Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended Utah State University. His hobbies include gardening, tennis, skiing and travelling. He lives with his wife, Noelle L. Carter in Auburn, California. They have two daughters, Molly and Emma. David A.