About the author
Alvin Schwartz (April 25, 1927 – March 14, 1992) was an American author and journalist who wrote more than fifty books dedicated to and dealing with topics such as folklore and word play, many of which were intended for young readers. == Life and career == Schwartz was born the son of Gussie and Harry Schwartz, a taxi driver. After a stint in the Navy, Schwartz became interested in writing. He received his bachelor's degree from Colby College and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. He reported for The Binghamton Press from 1951 to 1955. During his professional writing career his work had been published by a variety of firms, including Lippincott, Bantam Books, Farrar Straus, and HarperCollins. A series of his books on folklore for children were illustrated by Glen Rounds and each featured a type of folklore: the first, A Twister of Twists, a Tangler of Tongues, was published in 1972. Others in this series included Tomfoolery, which featured wordplay; Witcracks which was about smart-aleck riddles and jokes; and Cross Your Fingers, Spit in Your Hat, about superstitions.
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“This narrative serves as a unique case study in the intersection of commerce and consciousness, detailing Alvin Schwartz’s evolution from storyteller to metaphysical explorer. While it offers intriguing insights into artistic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on A Gathering of Selves: The Spiritual Journey of the Legendary Writer of Superman and Batman
“Schwartz delivers an unconventional blend of biography and esoteric theory, appealing primarily to those already open to concepts like tulpas and quantum consciousness. However, readers seeking rigorous academic analysis or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on An Unlikely Prophet: A Metaphysical Memoir by the Legendary Writer of Superman and Batman (Edition, New)
