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.
Jon J Muth | |
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 Muth in 2018 | |
| Born | July 28, 1960 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, illustrator |
| Awards | Eisner Award, 1995 Society of Illustrators Gold Medal, 1999 Caldecott Honor, 2006 |
Career
editMuth 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[10] and illustrated cards for the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game. In 2005, Muth collaborated with author Caroline Kennedy on A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children.[11]
Bibliography
editMuth has authored and illustrated a number of books for a variety of publishing houses.
Art collections
edit- 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, ISBN 978-0964206939
Children's books authored and illustrated
edit- The Three Questions, Scholastic Press, April 2002, ISBN 978-0439199964
- Stone Soup, Scholastic Press, March 2003, ISBN 978-0439339094
- Zen Shorts, Scholastic Press, March 2005, ISBN 978-0439339117
- Zen Ties, Scholastic Press, February 2008, ISBN 978-0439634250
- Zen Ghosts, Scholastic Press, September 2010, ISBN 978-0439634304
- Hi, Koo!, Scholastic Press, February 2014, ISBN 978-0545166683
- Zen Socks, Scholastic Press, September 2015, ISBN 978-0545166690
- Mama Lion Wins the Race, Scholastic Press, August 2017, ISBN 978-0545852821
- Zen Happiness, Scholastic Press, January 2019, ISBN 978-1338346022
- 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
- Stillwater, Apple TV+, 2020– [13]
Children's books illustrated
edit- Come On, Rain with author Karen Hesse, Scholastic Press, March 1999, ISBN 978-0590331258
- Putnam and Pennyroyal with author Patrick Jennings, Scholastic Press, November 1999, ISBN 978-0439079655
- Gershon's Monster: A Story for the Jewish New Year with author Eric A. Kimmel, Scholastic Press, September 2000, ISBN 978-0439108393
- Why I Will Never Ever Ever Ever Have Enough Time to Read This Book with author Remy Charlip, Tricycle Press, September 2000, ISBN 978-1582460185
- Our Gracie Aunt with author Jacqueline Woodson, Jump At The Sun, April 2002, ISBN 978-0786806201
- Old Turtle and the Broken Truth with author Douglas Wood, Scholastic Press, October 2003, ISBN 978-0439321099
- No Dogs Allowed! with author Sonia Manzano, Atheneum Books, April 2004, ISBN 978-0689830884
- A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children with author Caroline Kennedy, Hyperion Books, September 2005, ISBN 978-0786851119
- I Will Hold You 'till You Sleep with author Linda Zuckerman, Scholastic Press, October 2006, ISBN 978-0439434201
- Mr. George Baker with author Amy Hest, Walker Books, June 2007, ISBN 978-0763633080
- A Family Christmas[14] with selection by Caroline Kennedy, Hachette Books; First edition, October 2007, ISBN 9781401322274
- Stonecutter with author John Kuramoto, Feiwel & Friends, April 2009, ISBN 978-0-312-55456-9
- The Christmas Magic with author Lauren Thompson, Scholastic Press, September 2009, ISBN 978-0439774970
- City Dog, Country Frog with author Mo Willems, Hyperion Books, June 2010, ISBN 978-1423103004
- Poems to Learn by Heart with author Caroline Kennedy, Disney-Hyperion; First edition, March 2013, ISBN 1423108051
Comics/graphic novels
edit- 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, ISBN 978-1563893438
- Dracula: A Symphony in Moonlight and Nightmares, Marvel Comics, 1986, ISBN 978-0871351715; NBM Publishing, January 1993 ISBN 978-1561630592
- 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, ISBN 978-0785110484
- M #1–4 based on the screenplay by Fritz Lang, Eclipse Comics, 1990–1992, collected edition Abrams Books, April 2008, ISBN 978-0810995222
- 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, ISBN 978-1563891083
- The Mythology of an Abandoned City Tundra Publishing, June 1994, ISBN 978-1879450561
- The Sandman: The Wake contributed the story "Exiles" with author Neil Gaiman, DC Comics, December 1996, ISBN 978-1852867737
- 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 ISBN 978-0613508544
- Global Frequency: Planet Ablaze contributed the story "Big Skys" with author Warren Ellis, DC Comics, February 2004, ISBN 978-1401202743
- Lucifer, Book 11: Evensong contributed the story "Nirvana" with author Mike Carey, DC Comics, January 2007, ISBN 978-1401212001
- The Seventh Voyage: Star Diaries[16] Author: Stanislaw Lem, Illustrator: Jon J Muth, Translator: Michael Kandel, Graphix, October 2019, ISBN 9780545004626
Awards
editBooks
edit| 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
edit| 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
edit- ^ Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). "Comics Industry Birthdays". Comics Buyer's Guide. Iola, Wisconsin. Archived from the original on February 18, 2011.
- ^ Muth, Jon J (n.d.). "Information". Jonjmuth.com. Archived from the original on May 10, 2015.
- ^ Daniels, Les (1995). DC Comics: Sixty Years of the World's Favorite Comic Book Heroes. New York, New York: Bulfinch Press. p. 208. ISBN 0821220764.
Writer Grant Morrison and painter Jon J Muth explored murder and metaphysics in The Mystery Play (1994).
- ^ Bender, Hy (1999). The Sandman Companion. New York, New York: DC Comics. p. 270. ISBN 978-1563894657.
- ^ Burgas, Greg (January 7, 2013). "Comics You Should Own – Sandman". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on April 10, 2014.
- ^ Jon J Muth at the Grand Comics Database and Jon Jay Muth at the Grand Comics Database
- ^ "The many faces of comics world's Kent Williams". GMA News Online. November 1, 2012.
The 1988 four-parter Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown came about because Williams wanted to work with Jon J. Muth, and they developed the story with the writers. Williams worked on the Wolverine art while Muth did the Havoc art.
- ^ "1995 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Nominees and Winners". Hahn Library Comic Book Awards Almanac. n.d. Archived from the original on March 12, 2016.
- ^ Duncan, Andrew (2008). "Jon J Muth Interview". IndieBound.org. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
- ^ Hopkinson, Deborah (May 2003). "Something old, something new: Jon J Muth's magical role as storyteller". BookPage.com. Archived from the original on September 6, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
- ^ "Jon J Muth". National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. n.d. Archived from the original on July 29, 2017.
In 2005 Muth was asked by Caroline Kennedy to illustrate an anthology of poems. Their book, A Family Of Poems, went on to be a national bestseller. They did three collaborations celebrating poetry and language including 2013's Poems To Learn By Heart.
- ^ "Zen Shorts". Rogue Artists Ensemble - Los Angeles Hyper-theater. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Stillwater (TV series)", Wikipedia, June 29, 2021, retrieved June 30, 2021
- ^ "A Family Christmas by Caroline Kennedy". store.jfklibrary.org. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
- ^ a b "Jon Jay Muth: Comics". Marvel Comics. Archived from the original on July 25, 2017.
- ^ "'The Seventh Voyage' Takes A Grand Journey In A Tiny Spaceship". NPR.org. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
- ^ "2020 Eisner Awards Nominations". Comic-Con International: San Diego. June 2, 2020. Archived from the original on January 22, 2022. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Eisner Awards Nominations". Comic-Con International: San Diego. June 2, 2020. Archived from the original on January 22, 2022. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Broken Frontier Awards 2019: Announcing the Winners – Old Favourites, New Voices and David Schilter and Sanita Muižniece of kuš! comics Are this Year's Hall of Fame Entrants!". Broken Frontier. January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ "Past Winners & Nominees". Utah Beehive Book Awards. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ "2009 Winners and Finalists – Children's Book Council". Children's Book Council. 2009. Archived from the original on January 30, 2019.
- ^ Kylee (January 10, 2013). "Caldecott Winners and Honor Books". Madison Public Library. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ "'Wolfwalkers', 'Stillwater' pick up 11 Annie Award nominations for Apple TV+". AppleInsider. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ Selleck, Evan (June 28, 2021). "Apple TV+ earns another 19 Daytime Emmy Award nominations thanks to 'Stillwater', 'Ghostwriter', and others". iDownloadBlog.com. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "Apple Original kids series "Stillwater" earns Peabody Award". Apple TV+ Press. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (December 21, 2021). "'Raya and the Last Dragon' Leads 2022 Annie Awards Feature Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ "Children's and Family Emmy Award".
External links
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- Jon J Muth at Library of Congress, with 37 library catalog records