Jon J Muth

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Jon J Muth
File:Jon J Muth 2018.jpg
Muth in 2018
Born (1960-07-28) July 28, 1960 (age 65)
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
OccupationsArtist, illustrator
AwardsEisner Award, 1995
Society of Illustrators Gold Medal, 1999
Caldecott Honor, 2006

Jon J Muth (/mjuːθ/; born July 28, 1960)[1] is an American writer and illustrator of children's books as well as graphic novels and comic books.

Career

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Muth studied stone sculpture and shodō (書道) (brush calligraphy) in Japan; and studied painting, printmaking, and drawing in England, Austria, and Germany.[2]

In the comics industry, his works include J. M. DeMatteis' graphic novel Moonshadow, Grant Morrison's The Mystery Play,[3] Neil Gaiman's The Sandman: The Wake[4][5] with Michael Zulli and Charles Vess, Mike Carey's Lucifer: Nirvana and Swamp Thing: Roots.[6] He worked with writers Walt and Louise Simonson and co-artist Kent Williams on Havok and Wolverine: Meltdown in 1988. That series was a result of Williams and Muth's desire to work on a project together.[7] Muth received an Eisner Award in the category "Best Painter/Multimedia Artist (Interior Art)" in 1995 for his work on The Mystery Play.[8]

In addition, Muth has had an award-winning career as a children's book writer and illustrator. He explained that "a sense of joy is what moved me from comics to picture books. My work in children's books grew out of a desire to explore what I was feeling as a new father".[9] He received a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators in 1999 for his illustrations in Come On, Rain! by Karen Hesse. Muth created a version of the stone soup fable set in China and illustrated cards for the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game.[10] In 2005, Muth collaborated with author Caroline Kennedy on A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children.[11]

Bibliography

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Muth has authored and illustrated a number of books for a variety of publishing houses.

Art collections

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  • Vanitas: Paintings, Drawings and Ideas Tundra Publishing, 1991
  • Pictures Places Stone Allen Spiegel Fine Arts, 1993
  • Koan: Paintings by Jon J Muth & Kent Williams with Kent Williams, Allen Spiegel Fine Arts, November 2001, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).

Children's books authored and illustrated

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  • The Three Questions, Scholastic Press, April 2002, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Stone Soup, Scholastic Press, March 2003, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Zen Shorts, Scholastic Press, March 2005, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Zen Ties, Scholastic Press, February 2008, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Zen Ghosts, Scholastic Press, September 2010, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Hi, Koo!, Scholastic Press, February 2014, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Zen Socks, Scholastic Press, September 2015, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Mama Lion Wins the Race, Scholastic Press, August 2017, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Zen Happiness, Scholastic Press, January 2019, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Addy's Cup of Sugar, October 20, 2020 ISBN 978-0439634281

Theater adaptation

  • Zen Shorts, adapted for stage by Rogue Artists Ensemble, 2015[12]

T.V. adaptations

Children's books illustrated

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  • Come On, Rain with author Karen Hesse, Scholastic Press, March 1999, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Putnam and Pennyroyal with author Patrick Jennings, Scholastic Press, November 1999, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Gershon's Monster: A Story for the Jewish New Year with author Eric A. Kimmel, Scholastic Press, September 2000, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Why I Will Never Ever Ever Ever Have Enough Time to Read This Book with author Remy Charlip, Tricycle Press, September 2000, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Our Gracie Aunt with author Jacqueline Woodson, Jump At The Sun, April 2002, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Old Turtle and the Broken Truth with author Douglas Wood, Scholastic Press, October 2003, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • No Dogs Allowed! with author Sonia Manzano, Atheneum Books, April 2004, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children with author Caroline Kennedy, Hyperion Books, September 2005, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • I Will Hold You 'till You Sleep with author Linda Zuckerman, Scholastic Press, October 2006, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Mr. George Baker with author Amy Hest, Walker Books, June 2007, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • A Family Christmas[14] with selection by Caroline Kennedy, Hachette Books; First edition, October 2007, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Stonecutter with author John Kuramoto, Feiwel & Friends, April 2009, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • The Christmas Magic with author Lauren Thompson, Scholastic Press, September 2009, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • City Dog, Country Frog with author Mo Willems, Hyperion Books, June 2010, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Poems to Learn by Heart with author Caroline Kennedy, Disney-Hyperion; First edition, March 2013, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).

Comics/graphic novels

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  • Epic Illustrated #12, 19–21, 24, 31, Marvel Comics, June 1982 – August 1985
  • Moonshadow #1–12 with author J. M. DeMatteis, Marvel Comics/Epic Comics, March 1985 – February 1987, collected as The Compleat Moonshadow which also includes Farewell Moonshadow, DC Comics, February 1998, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Dracula: A Symphony in Moonlight and Nightmares, Marvel Comics, 1986, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).; NBM Publishing, January 1993 Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • New Mutants #62 with author Louise Simonson, Marvel Comics, April 1988[15]
  • Havok and Wolverine: Meltdown #1–4 with authors Walt Simonson, Louise Simonson and artist Kent Williams, Marvel Comics/Epic Comics, 1988–1989, collected edition March 2003, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • M #1–4 based on the screenplay by Fritz Lang, Eclipse Comics, 1990–1992, collected edition Abrams Books, April 2008, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Ray Bradbury Comics #5 comics adaptation of Bradbury's story "The April Witch", Topps Comics, October 1993
  • The Mystery Play with author Grant Morrison, DC Comics, January 1994, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • The Mythology of an Abandoned City Tundra Publishing, June 1994, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • The Sandman: The Wake contributed the story "Exiles" with author Neil Gaiman, DC Comics, December 1996, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Swamp Thing: Roots DC Comics, March 1998, 978-1563893773
  • Silver Surfer #139–145 (#143–144 covers only) with author J. M. DeMatteis, Marvel Comics, 1998[15]
  • 9-11: Artists Respond, Volume One "Prayer" two-page story, Dark Horse Comics, January 2002 Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Global Frequency: Planet Ablaze contributed the story "Big Skys" with author Warren Ellis, DC Comics, February 2004, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Lucifer, Book 11: Evensong contributed the story "Nirvana" with author Mike Carey, DC Comics, January 2007, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • The Seventh Voyage: Star Diaries[16] Author: Stanislaw Lem, Illustrator: Jon J Muth, Translator: Michael Kandel, Graphix, October 2019, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).

Awards

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Books

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Award Year Category Media Result Ref.
Eisner Awards 2020 Best Adaptation from Another Medium The Seventh Voyage Nominated [17]
Eisner Awards 2020 Best Archival Collection/Project-Comic Books Moonshadow: The Definitive Edition Nominated [18]
The Broken Frontier Awards 2019 Best Collection of Classical Material Moonshadow: The Definitive Edition [19]
Beehive Book Awards 2016 Poetry Division Hi, Koo!: A Year of Seasons Won [20]
A Junior Library Guild Selection 2015 Zen Socks Won
A Junior Library Guild Selection 2010 City Dog, Country Frog Won
Ohioana Awards 2010 The Hamilton County Committee Program; In Honor of Hamilton County Authors and Composers A Christmas Magic
Ohioana Awards 2010 The Hamilton County Committee Program; In Honor of Hamilton County Authors and Composers Stonecutter
The Children's Choice Book Awards 2009 Illustrator of the Year Zen Ties Won [21]
The Francis and Wesley Bock Book Awards 2009 Newmann University Zen Ties Won
The Children's Choice Book Awards 2009 Children's Book Council Zen Ties Won
The Children's Picture Book Awards 2008 The New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Zen Ties Won
Caldecott Honor 2006 The Association for Library Service to Children Zen Shorts Won [22]
Book Sense Book of the Year 2006 American Booksellers Association Zen Shorts Won
Children's Picture Book Awards 2005 The New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Zen Shorts Won
Children's Media Honor 2002 Achievement in Picture Books The Three Questions Won
The National Children's Publication Awards 2002 HONORS Award The Three Questions Won
The Sydney Taylor Book Awards 2000 The Association of Jewish Libraries Gershon's Monster: A Story for the Jewish New Year Won
Gold Medal 1999 The Society of Illustrators Awards Come On, Rain Won
The Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards 1995 Best Painter The Mystery Play Won
The Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards 1993 Best Graphic Album The Mythology of an Abandoned City Nominated

Other

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Award Year Category Media Result Ref.
Annie Awards 2021 Best TV/Media-Preschool Stillwater (Apple TV+ Television Series) Nominated [23]
Emmy Awards 2021 Outstanding Preschool Children's Animated Series

Outstanding Writing Team

Outstanding Directing Team

Stillwater (Apple TV+ Television Series) Nominated [24]
The Peabody Awards 2021 Children's and Youth Stillwater (Apple TV+ Television Series) Won [25]
Annie Awards 2022 Best TV/Media-Preschool Stillwater (Apple TV+ Television Series) Nominated [26]
Children's and Family Emmy Awards 2022 Outstanding Directing Team for Preschool Animated Program

Outstanding Editing

Stillwater (Apple TV+ Television Series) Won [27]

References

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  6. ^ Jon J Muth at the Grand Comics Database and Jon Jay Muth at the Grand Comics Database
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