In 2008, my one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Sophia, suffered a grand mal seizure. It came from nowhere, for no apparent reason, and took hold of my little fairy-girl. Tony DiTerlizzi apparentdaughterfairy Change image and share on social
I think, in real life, when we're facing death - that is, when we come out on the other side of it, whether it's death of a friend or a family member - you come out on the other side of the mourning cherishing your life that much more. Tony DiTerlizzi cherishdeathface share on social
I'd love to be an astronaut. I bet you get a better understanding of our planet seeing it from a distance. Tony DiTerlizzi astronautbetdistance Change image and share on social
I love stories. I loved stories when I was a kid. My mom read stories to me all the time. Tony DiTerlizzi kidlovemom Change image and share on social
When you hear the words 'magic' and 'story', they will probably evoke thoughts of your favourite fairy tales from childhood. Storybook pages abound with all manner of magic: fantastical fairies, wish-granting genies, or even a certain boy wizard. Tony DiTerlizzi aboundboychildhood share on social
Usually, an author writes a manuscript that is handed in to the editor. The editor will then work with an art director to find just the right illustrator for the job, and off they go. Many times, the illustrator and author never meet. Tony DiTerlizzi artauthordirector share on social
If I rewind back to that period, I was 8 in 1977 when 'Star Wars' was in theaters. I saved up money, or my parents got me the 'Art of Star Wars' book. Tony DiTerlizzi artbackbook Change image and share on social
With the success of 'Spiderwick,' it's allowed me to be able to have the freedom to really be able to tell the stories that I really wanted to tell, that I've always wanted to tell. Tony DiTerlizzi allowfreedomhave Change image and share on social
Balancing an illustrator and author can be tricky, but I was an illustrator mostly before I wrote my books. Tony DiTerlizzi authorbalancebook Change image and share on social
I get ideas from everywhere: movies, books, movies, nature - it comes into my brain, it sits there for a while, and it starts coming back out. Tony DiTerlizzi backbookbrain Change image and share on social
