External links
- David A. Carter's Twitter page
- David A. Carter's Facebook profile
- David A. Carter and Noelle L. Carter's website
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David A. Carter | |
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| Born | March 4, 1957 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 |
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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]
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 designed a hardback book of graffiti design for the British band Coldplay's 2011 album Mylo Xyloto. [4]
Carter was born on 4 March 1957, at the L.D.S. Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. [5] He attended Utah State University. His hobbies include gardening, tennis, skiing and travelling. [6] He lives with his wife, Noelle L. Carter in Auburn, California. They have two daughters, Molly and Emma. [7] [8]
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