Beni Montresor (born 31 March 1926 in Bussolengo, Italy; died 11 October 2001 in Verona, Italy) was a versatile Italian artist, opera and film director, set designer, author and children's book illustrator. He won the 1965 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration, recognizing May I Bring a Friend?. The Italian government knighted him in 1966 for his contributions to the arts.
Production Designer, Costume Designer, Set Decorator
Star Sign
Aries
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Being Italian, I was practically born in the church. I grew up surrounded by pageantry, imagery, fantasy.
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I often go and visit schools and bring my books. I give no comments nor explanations. I just sit among the children, open one of my books and ask, 'What is this?' 'Why?'
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Has been nominated four times for Broadway's Tony Award: in 1964 as Best Costume Designer for "Marco Millions;" in 1965 as Best Scenic Designer for "Do I Hear a Waltz?;" and in 1975 as both Best Costume Designer and Best Scenic Designer for "The Marriage of Figaro."
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