Shel Silverstein - "Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back" - Original Ink Concept Sketches

Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back Original ink concept sketches on cut page; face and verso for two total images Approximately 3.75 x 5.5 inches Fine condition with light wear and toning Letter of Authenticity Shel Silverstein   Sheldon Allan "Shel" Silverstein (September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999) was an American writer known for his cartoons, stories and songs. His written works have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold more than 20 million copies. He was the recipient of two Grammy Awards, as well as Golden Globe Award and Academy Award nominations. Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back, first published in 1963, is the book that started Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator. It is narrated in the voice of a character named Uncle Shelby. Lafcadio first appeared in the pages of Playboy magazine in the November 1963 edition. It was part of a long history of Silverstein's contributions to the magazine and his close