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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 book|pop-up books]] for both children and adults. Carter lives in [[Auburn, California]] with his wife and daughters.
'''David A. Carter''' (born March 4, 1957) is an American [[author]] and [[illustrator]]. He is best known for his [[pop-up book]]s for both children and adults. Carter lives in [[Auburn, California]] with his wife and daughters.


== Career ==
==Career==
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 debut book was ''How Many Bugs in a Box?''. Carter often works with his wife, Noelle Carter. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://biography.jrank.org/pages/2262/Carter-David-1957.html|title=David A. Carter (1957-) Biography - Personal, Career, Writings, Sidelights|accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref> Carter's ''Bugs'' series has sold over 6 million copies. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://authors.simonandschuster.com/David-A-Carter/68170625|title=David A. Carter: Official Publisher Page|accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref> Carter has created more than 60 books, including a guide on how to make pop-ups titled, ''The Elements of Pop Up''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.justonemorebook.com/2009/01/12/conversation-with-david-a-carter/|title=Conversation with David A. Carter|accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref>
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 debut book was ''How Many Bugs in a Box?''. Carter often works with his wife, Noelle Carter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biography.jrank.org/pages/2262/Carter-David-1957.html|title=David A. Carter (1957-) Biography - Personal, Career, Writings, Sidelights|accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref> Carter's ''Bugs'' series has sold over 6 million copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://authors.simonandschuster.com/David-A-Carter/68170625|title=David A. Carter: Official Publisher Page|accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref> Carter has created more than 60 books, including a guide on how to make pop-ups titled, ''The Elements of Pop Up''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.justonemorebook.com/2009/01/12/conversation-with-david-a-carter/|title=Conversation with David A. Carter|accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref>


== Personal Life ==
==Personal life==
Carter was born on the 4th of March 1957, at the L.D.S. Hospital in [[Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popupbooks.com/authors.htmll|title=Authors Dave and Noelle Carter|accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref> He attended [[Utah State University]]. His hobbies include gardening, tennis, skiing, and travelling. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://biography.jrank.org/pages/2262/Carter-David-1957.html|title=David A. Carter (1957-) Biography - Personal, Career, Writings, Sidelights|accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref>
Carter was born on the 4th of March 1957, at the L.D.S. Hospital in [[Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popupbooks.com/authors.htmll|title=Authors Dave and Noelle Carter|accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref> He attended [[Utah State University]]. His hobbies include gardening, tennis, skiing, and travelling.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biography.jrank.org/pages/2262/Carter-David-1957.html|title=David A. Carter (1957-) Biography - Personal, Career, Writings, Sidelights|accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref>
He now lives with his wife, '''Noelle L. Carter''' in Auburn, California. They have two daughters, Molly and Emma. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://authors.simonandschuster.com/David-A-Carter/68170625|title=David A. Carter: Official Publisher Page|accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popupbooks.com/authors.htmll|title=Authors Dave and Noelle Carter|accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref>
He now lives with his wife, '''Noelle L. Carter''' in Auburn, California. They have two daughters, Molly and Emma.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://authors.simonandschuster.com/David-A-Carter/68170625|title=David A. Carter: Official Publisher Page|accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popupbooks.com/authors.htmll|title=Authors Dave and Noelle Carter|accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref>


== Works ==
==Works==
=== Written and Illustrated ===
=== Written and Illustrated===
*''What's in My Pocket?'', Putnam (New York, NY), 1989.
*''What's in My Pocket?'', Putnam (New York, NY), 1989.
*''Surprise Party'', Grosset & Dunlap (New York, NY), 1990.
*''Surprise Party'', Grosset & Dunlap (New York, NY), 1990.
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*''Blue 2'', Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2006.
*''Blue 2'', Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2006.


=== ''Bugs'' Series ===
===''Bugs'' Series===
*''How Many Bugs in a Box?'', Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1988.
*''How Many Bugs in a Box?'', Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1988.
*''More Bugs in Boxes'', Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1990.
*''More Bugs in Boxes'', Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1990.
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*''Halloween Bugs: A Trick-or-Treat Pop-Up'', Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2003.
*''Halloween Bugs: A Trick-or-Treat Pop-Up'', Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2003.


=== Collaborations with Noelle Carter ===
===Collaborations with Noelle Carter===
*''I'm a Little Mouse'', Holt (New York, NY), 1990.
*''I'm a Little Mouse'', Holt (New York, NY), 1990.
*''Merry Christmas, Little Mouse: A Scratch-the-Scent and Lift-the-Flap Book'', Holt (New York, NY), 1993.
*''Merry Christmas, Little Mouse: A Scratch-the-Scent and Lift-the-Flap Book'', Holt (New York, NY), 1993.
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== External Links ==
==External links==
*[http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000545094857| David A. Carter's Facebook profile]
*[http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000545094857 David A. Carter's Facebook profile]
*[http://www.popupbooks.com/| David A. Carter and Noelle L. Carter's website]
*[http://www.popupbooks.com/ David A. Carter and Noelle L. Carter's website]


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Revision as of 11:25, 2 February 2011

David A. Carter
BornSalt Lake City, Utah
OccupationAuthor and Illustrator
LanguageEnglish
NationalityAmerican
GenrePop-Up Books
Notable worksBugs series Colors series
SpouseNoelle Carter
ChildrenMolly and Emma
Website
http://www.popupbooks.com/

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. Carter lives in Auburn, California with his wife and daughters.

Career

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 debut book was How Many Bugs in a Box?. Carter often works with his wife, Noelle Carter.[1] Carter's Bugs series has sold over 6 million copies.[2] Carter has created more than 60 books, including a guide on how to make pop-ups titled, The Elements of Pop Up.[3]

Personal life

Carter was born on the 4th of March 1957, at the L.D.S. Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.[4] He attended Utah State University. His hobbies include gardening, tennis, skiing, and travelling.[5] He now lives with his wife, Noelle L. Carter in Auburn, California. They have two daughters, Molly and Emma.[6][7]

Works

Written and Illustrated

  • What's in My Pocket?, Putnam (New York, NY), 1989.
  • Surprise Party, Grosset & Dunlap (New York, NY), 1990.
  • Snack Attack: A Tasty Pop-Up Book, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1990. (with Lynette Ruschak)
  • Playful Pandas, National Geographic Society (Washington, DC), 1991.
  • In a Dark, Dark Wood, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1991, published as In a Dark, Dark Wood: An Old Tale with a New Twist, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2002.
  • Jingle Bugs, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1992.
  • Opposites, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1993.
  • Colors, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1993.
  • Counting, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1993.
  • I'm Shy, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1993.
  • In and Out, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1993. (with Roger Smith)
  • Says Who?, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1993.
  • The Elements of Pop-Up: A Pop-Up Book for Aspiring Paper Engineers, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1999. (with James Diaz)
  • Flapdoodle Dinosaurs: A Colorful Pop-Up Book, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2001.
  • Who Took the Cookie from the Cookie Jar?: Fun Flaps and Pop-Up Surprises, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2002.
  • Glitter Critters: David Carter's Pop-Up Book, Piggy Toes Press (Los Angeles, CA), 2003.
  • Let's Make It Pop-Up, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2004. (with James Diaz)
  • One Red Dot, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2005.
  • Woof! Woof!, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2006.
  • Blue 2, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2006.

Bugs Series

  • How Many Bugs in a Box?, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1988.
  • More Bugs in Boxes, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1990.
  • Alpha Bugs, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1994.
  • Love Bugs, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1995.
  • Feely Bugs, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1995, published in a reduced size edition, 2005.
  • Bugs in Space, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1997.
  • Finger Bugs Love Bug, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1997.
  • Bugs at Play, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1997.
  • Bugs at Work, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1997.
  • Busy Bugs, Lazy Bugs, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1997.
  • Bugs on the Go, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1997.
  • Stinky Bugs, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1998.
  • Bed Bugs: A Pop-Up Bedtime Book, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1998.
  • The Twelve Bugs of Christmas: A Pop-Up Christmas Counting Book, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1999.
  • Giggle Bugs: A Lift-and-Laugh Book, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1999.
  • Easter Bugs: A Springtime Pop-Up, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2001.
  • Chanukah Bugs: A Pop-Up Celebration, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2002.
  • Peekaboo Bugs: A Hide-and-Seek Book, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2002.
  • Halloween Bugs: A Trick-or-Treat Pop-Up, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2003.

Collaborations with Noelle Carter

  • I'm a Little Mouse, Holt (New York, NY), 1990.
  • Merry Christmas, Little Mouse: A Scratch-the-Scent and Lift-the-Flap Book, Holt (New York, NY), 1993.
  • Peek-a-Boo Little Mouse: A Pat & Play Lift-the-Flap Book, Holt (New York, NY), 1993.
  • The Nutcracker: A Pop-Up Adaptation of E.T.A. Hoffman's Original Tale, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2000.
  • Little Mouse's Christmas, Piggy Toes Press (Los Angeles, CA), 2003.

Notes

  1. ^ "David A. Carter (1957-) Biography - Personal, Career, Writings, Sidelights". Retrieved 2011-01-02.
  2. ^ "David A. Carter: Official Publisher Page". Retrieved 2011-01-02.
  3. ^ "Conversation with David A. Carter". Retrieved 2011-01-02.
  4. ^ "Authors Dave and Noelle Carter". Retrieved 2011-01-02.
  5. ^ "David A. Carter (1957-) Biography - Personal, Career, Writings, Sidelights". Retrieved 2011-01-02.
  6. ^ "David A. Carter: Official Publisher Page". Retrieved 2011-01-02.
  7. ^ "Authors Dave and Noelle Carter". Retrieved 2011-01-02.

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