Charles Vess
American illustrator
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Summary
Charles Vess was born on June 10, 1951[1], in Lynchburg[2]. He has worked as an artist[3], illustrator[4], and comics artist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (306 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Employer: Parsons School of Design[8]
- Educated at: Virginia Commonwealth University[9]
- Notable work: The Sandman[10], The Books of Magic[11]
- Award received: Inkpot Award[12], World Fantasy Award—Artist[13], Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist[14], Eisner Award for Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team[15], Locus Award for Best Artist[16], Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: fantasy[19]
- Commons category: Charles Vess[20]
- Family name: Vess[21]
- Given name: Charles[22]
- Official website: http://www.greenmanpress.com[23]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/San Diego State University[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[27]
- P14750: C646-86DC-9D07-6B77-ECA6[28]
Why It Matters
Charles Vess has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Charles Vess born?
Charles Vess's place of birth was Lynchburg[2].
What did Charles Vess do for work?
Charles Vess worked as an artist[3], illustrator[4], and comics artist[5].
Where did Charles Vess go to school?
Charles Vess was educated at Virginia Commonwealth University[9].
What awards did Charles Vess receive?
Honors received include Inkpot Award[12], World Fantasy Award—Artist[13], and Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist[14].