The creator of the Tiger and Friends, Janosch, has died at the age of 95

Tages-AnzeigerIndependentCenterNov 4

The Swiss writer and illustrator known professionally as Janosch, whose birth name was Horst Eckert, has died at the age of 95. He created beloved children’s books featuring characters such as Tigerente, Bear, and Box Frog, which gained international popularity. The article notes that his work was characterized by joy, lightness, and humor. It highlights that he crafted stories aimed at providing a happy childhood experience, contrasting this with the fact that he did not have such a childhood himself.

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Neue Zürcher ZeitungIndependent🔒CenterNov 4

The German writer and illustrator Janosch, born Horst Eckert in 1931, has died at the age of 95 on Tenerife. His death was confirmed by his publisher Bernhard Feil acting on behalf of the artist's wife. Janosch achieved global fame starting in the 1970s with children's books such as 'Oh, wie schön ist Panama', which were translated into 40 languages and sold millions of copies. He became a major brand through licensed characters like the Tiger, Bear, and Tiger Duck, appearing on various consumer goods. After his initial success, he retired to Spain in the 1980s, where he continued writing columns for the 'Zeit' magazine under the pseudonym Herr Wondrak until his death.

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