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James Grover Thurber (December 8, 1894 – November 2, 1961) was an American cartoonist, writer, humorist, journalist and playwright. He was best known for his cartoons and short stories, published mainly in The New Yorker and collected in his numerous books.
James Thurber was an American writer and cartoonist, whose well-known and highly acclaimed writings and drawings picture the urban man as one who escapes into fantasy because he is befuddled and beset by a world that he neither created nor understands.
Learn about the life and work of James Thurber, a 20th century humorist, cartoonist, author, and journalist. Explore his famous stories, drawings, and quotes, and visit his museum in Columbus, Ohio.
Internationally recognized as one of the preeminent humorists in American history, Columbus’s native son, James Thurber, created an unparalleled array of some three dozen books: short stories, autobiography, plays, fables, biography, books for young readers, and humor: parodies, spoofs, farces, self-deprecating narratives, hilarious caricatures,...
Learn about James Thurber, a 20th century American humorist, cartoonist, author, and journalist. Explore his life, career, famous stories, drawings, and legacy at Thurber House, a literary center and museum in Columbus, Ohio.
A website devoted to James Thurber, the twentieth century's preeminent humorist, cartoonist, children's book author, playwright, short story writer, and essayist.
James Thurber. News and Events. Current exhibits, presentations, readings, and other notable Thurber occasions. An Unaired Television Pilot Based on James Thurber. Loosely based! This 27-minute pilot starring comic actor Orson Bean was created in 1960, but never aired on television. It's popped up on YouTube.
