This is the classic children's book,
Goodenough Gismo, by Richmond I. Kelsey, published in 1948. Nearly unavailable in libraries and the collector's market, it is posted here with love as an "orphan work" so that it may be seen and appreciated -- and perhaps even republished, as it deserves to be.
After you read this book, it won't surprise you to learn that Richmond Irwin Kelsey (1905-1987) was
an accomplished artist, or that as
Dick Kelsey, he was one of the great Disney art directors, breaking your heart with "Pinocchio," "Dumbo," and "Bambi."
Great photo of Jacques in his prime. He was a really handsome fellow. No wonder all the girls in the Ukrainian coal mines of the Donbas loved him...
Jeffery Hodges
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Posted by: Horace Jeffery Hodges | September 27, 2007 at 04:22 AM
Be still my heart. [Have you hugged your J today?]
Posted by: Ruth Anne | September 27, 2007 at 09:15 AM
Amazing to think of how much he had been through, even by then.
Posted by: Tom Strong | September 27, 2007 at 10:12 AM
Bludgy Romanescu!
Posted by: david | September 28, 2007 at 04:34 PM