![]() ![]() I loved learning about the Bauhaus, so-called “degenerate” art, and the German silent movie scene with all its gothic horror glory. I do remember, though, that at art school I was especially enamored of Weimar culture. I’m fantasizing now that she must have whispered to me when I was unaware, “You know, you really should make a book about me, because I am fascinating!” ![]() It’s strange, because I usually have a freakishly reliable visual memory. Robinson: I can’t remember when I first heard about Lotte. When and how did you first learn about Lotte, and what made you decide to write and illustrate a picture book about her? ![]() ![]() Winters: Yes, definitely! One of the reasons why I wanted to write about Lotte was because there didn’t seem to be enough books about her. Winters:Our Lotte Reiniger picture book biographies are releasing just under a year apart from each other, so I’m curious if we both developed an interest in Lotte’s story around the same time.įiona Robinson: Yes, I feel we may have created the book equivalent of waiting for a bus for hours, then two or three arriving all at once! But the more books about Lotte the better, because she should be known, especially to children interested in animation. ![]()
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