Ted Rand

Ted Rand (1916-2005) was an American illustrator who illustrated children's novels in his 60s, 70s, and 80s. He was born in 1916 on Mercer Island, Washington. He started drawing early in his youth, traveled the world, and did portraits and advertising illustrations. He was a member of the Naval Air Corps during World War II. He became a graphic artist at Frederick & Nelson, and the Bon Marché, before founding a company called Graphic Studios. Rand also taught at the University of Washington for 20 years.