Ludwig Bemelmans (1896-1963) was born in the Austrian Tyrol, coming to the United States in 1914.
Bemelmans was also a painter whose art was displayed in exhibitions around the world..
He was a frequent contributor to magazines, including The New Yorker , Town & Country , and Holiday.
Although best known for his children\'s books, he also wrote fiction and nonfiction for adults on subjects he knew best: hotels, traveling, and Hollywood.
Ludwig Bemelmans (1896-1963) was born in the Austrian Tyrol, coming to the United States in 1914