David A. Carter

David A. Carter
Born Salt Lake City, Utah
Occupation Author and Illustrator
Language English
Nationality American
Genre Pop-up books
Notable works

Bugs series

Colors series
Spouse Noelle Carter
Children Molly and Emma
Website
www.popupbooks.com

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.[1]

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.[2] Carter has created more than 90 books, including a guide on how to make pop-ups titled, The Elements of Pop Up.[3] He is to design a hardback book of graffiti design for the British band Coldplay's next album Mylo Xyloto.

Personal life

Carter was born on 4 March 1957, at the L.D.S. Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.[4] He attended Utah State University. His hobbies include gardening, tennis, skiing and travelling.[5] He lives with his wife, Noelle L. Carter in Auburn, California. They have two daughters, Molly and Emma.[6][7]

Works

Written and illustrated

Bugs series

Collaborations with Noelle Carter

Notes

External links

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