Iconic Composers, Csicsko

Iconic Composers highlights the origin and contributions of some of the world’s most remarkable and gifted composers throughout history. Bold, whimsical illustrations by David Lee Csicsko along with concise, engaging bios by Nicholas Csicsko and Emi Ferguson celebrate a diverse group of composers from the past 1,000 years. Iconic Composers features historical giants of music like Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven alongside 20th-century composers such as Astor Piazzolla and Meredith Monk. Showcasing the true range of classical music history not typically acknowledged — exhibiting a wide number of genders, races and nationalities — Iconic Composers celebrates 50 composers who have influenced the field of music and collectively broadened its scope.

David Lee Csicsko is an award-winning artist and designer whose distinctive artwork, stained glass and mosaics beautify train stations, hospitals, churches and universities across the Midwest and East Coast. His many credits include designing the Obama White House Christmas in 2012. David's lively illustrations can also be seen in The Skin You Live In from the Chicago Children's Museum, now in its 16th printing, as well as in LGBTQ+ Icons and Science People. Through his use of color, bold graphics and playful patterns, David Lee Csicsko celebrates the richness and diversity of life.

Authors: Nicholas Csicsko, Emi Ferguson
Illustrator: David Lee Csicsko
Format: Hardcover, 112 pages
Publisher: Trope Publishing Co. (2023)
ISBN: 9781951963149