Richard Cuffari (March 2, 1925 – 1978)[1] was an American artist. He is known for his illustrations for children's books and science fiction books. Specializing in historical and nonfiction topics, Cuffari illustrated over 200 books.[1]

Richard Cuffari
Born(1925-03-02)March 2, 1925
Died1978(1978-00-00) (aged 52–53)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materPratt Institute, 1949
Known forIllustration
Spouse
Phyllis Klie
(m. 1950)
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AwardsNew York Society of Children's Illustrators Citation of Merit, 1969 & 1970
Christopher Award, 1973[1]

Biography

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Cuffari's dust jacket for the original hardback edition of A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle (1973).

Cuffari was born to immigrant parents in Brooklyn, New York.[1] He attended James Madison High School, winning awards there for his artwork.[1]

During World War II, Cuffari served in the U.S. Army.[1] He graduated from the Pratt Institute in 1949.[1]

He embarked on a freelance career as an illustrator in 1966.[1]

Bibliography (selected)

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "RICHARD CUFFARI PAPERS," de Grummond Collection, McCain Library and Archives, University Libraries, The University of Southern Mississippi. Accessed Aug. 14, 2019.
  2. ^ "Eight Stories; The Year of the Three‐Legged Deer By Eth Clifford. Illustrated by Richard Cuffari. 164 pp. Houghton Mifflin. $3.95. (Ages 9 to 12)," New York Times (June 18, 1972).
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