Tim Jacobus

Illustrator of Goosebumps book covers

Tim Jacobus - Illustrator of Goosebumps book covers
Born

April 21st, 1959
66 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American illustrator and painter, created iconic book covers for the 'Goosebumps' series written by R.L. Stine. These covers contributed to the popularity of the series during the 1990s. Jacobus's illustrations helped define the visual style of horror literature for children and captured the attention of young readers. In addition to book covers, worked on various other illustration projects, showcasing a distinctive artistic style characterized by vibrant colors and whimsical yet eerie imagery.

Illustrated covers for 'Goosebumps' series

Created artwork for other children's books

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