Sunday, August 16, 2009

August 16 Birthday: Joseph "Joe" Switzer


Joseph "Joe" Switzer, inventor
Aug. 16, 1915-c.1973/4

The Day-Glo Brothers by Chris Barton, illustrated by Tony Persiani (Charlesbridge, 2008)

Just published, this bio about the brothers who invented eye-popping colors glows.

Take a look at these pseudo "Day-Glo" flowers.