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"The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding"

- Chris Van Allsburg

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This quote by Chris Van Allsburg, the author and illustrator of preferred children's books such as Jumanji as well as The Polar Express, shares his love and passion for producing imaginary globes via his art.

Van Allsburg sees the act of producing a world as an opportunity to regulate all elements of it, from the characters' speech to the circulation of time within the story. This creative control is both amazing as well as fulfilling for him.

Additionally, the recommendation to "two items of cardboard" alludes to the physical products used to make publications, as well as exactly how, in his hands, they can be transformed into websites to various other globes.

In general, this quote showcases Van Allsburg's devotion to his craft, and also his idea in the power of storytelling to transport viewers to brand-new as well as wonderful places.

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Chris Van Allsburg This quote is written / told by Chris Van Allsburg somewhere between June 18, 1949 and today. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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