Uncle Shelby Bursts Onto the Stage

Uncle Shelby Bursts Onto the Stage September 25, 2014

Shel Silverstein

Sheldon Allan Silverstein, sometimes known as Uncle Shelby, but probably best known as Shel Silverstein was born on this day in 1930. A man of many talents, but it looks like his lasting legacy is going to come from his children’s books. Always a bit of a surprise to me, as I first encountered him sneaking looks at my father’s Playboys while looking for other things. I was completely taken with his surreal cartoons. A person of many parts…


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