Globi the most popular characters in the German-Speaking part of Switzerland, with sales of over 9 million books. However, he stays mostly unknown in the French and Italian speaking parts of the country. In October 2003, a full-length film, "Globi and the Stolen Shadows" was made which was based on him. It was directed by Robi Engler in Anime-style. Beside the books, there is a lot of Globi merchandise, including cuddly toys, crockery, cutlery, clocks, school equipment, card games, food. From December 2008, the Swiss town of Engelberg hosts a Globi theme park. Globi Globi is a Swiss cartoon character occasionally
Bill Crawford (cartoonist) active member of the National Cartoonists Society, serving as its president and vice-president. In addition to his cartoon work he illustrated more than 20 books, including "The Zebra Derby" by Max Shulman and Milton Berle's "Out of my Trunk". Crawford retired in 1977 and died of pneumonia on January 6, 1982 in Washington D.C. In 1956, 1957, 1958, and 1963 he was awarded "Best Editorial Cartoon" by the National Cartoonist Society, and in 1973 he received their Silver T-Square Award. Bill Crawford (cartoonist) William "Bill" Crawford (1913–1982) was an American editorial cartoonist. Crawford grew up in Hammond, Indiana and graduated