I've heard stories about authors filled with this kind of Lotto-winner hubris. I'm a Dutch boy from the Midwest. We don't have hubris. Chris Van Allsburg authorboydutch Change image and share on social
I am never really surprised at the way my books take shape. They are just not as perfect as I'd like them to be. Chris Van Allsburg bookperfectshape Change image and share on social
I'm not surprised that my books appeal to adults. Chris Van Allsburg adultappealbook Change image and share on social
Some artists claim praise is irrelevant in measuring the success of art, but I think it's quite relevant. Besides, it makes me feel great. Chris Van Allsburg artartistclaim Change image and share on social
Following my muse has worked out pretty well so far. I can't see any reason to change the formula now. Chris Van Allsburg changeformulamuse Change image and share on social
Santa is our culture's only mythic figure truly believed in by a large percentage of the population. It's a fact that most of the true believers are under eight years old, and that's a pity. Chris Van Allsburg believebelieverculture Change image and share on social
I write for what's left of the eight-year-old still rattling around inside my head. Chris Van Allsburg headinsideleave Change image and share on social
The general effect of viewing 'Jumanji' is thrilling. I was able to see on film a thing that at one point had only existed in my imagination. I got to see the images from my book come alive. Chris Van Allsburg alivebookeffect Change image and share on social
There's definitely a value in being literate. Chris Van Allsburg literate Change image and share on social
The Polar Express is about faith, and the power of imagination to sustain faith. It's also about the desire to reside in a world where magic can happen, the kind of world we all believed in as children, but one that disappears as we grow older. Chris Van Allsburg believechilddesire share on social
