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Worth Brehm

Illustrator

(1883 - 1928)

Worth Brehm

James Ellsworth “Worth” Brehm was a highly admired American book and magazine illustrator. He is best known for his drawings for Booth Tarkington’s Penrod and Sam. He was a brother of George Brehm.

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Gentle Julia (1922)

Julia Atwater’s large family connection, and especially her niece Florence, takes an intense interest in her social life. Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Booth Tarkington
Illustrator(s): Worth Brehm
C. Allan Gilbert

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Penrod and Sam (1916)

Further adventures of Penrod Schofield and his friend Sam Williams, culminating in the dance party at Amy Rennsdale’s -- “Must ‘a’ got your bumpus!” Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Booth Tarkington
Illustrator(s): Worth Brehm

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Penrod: His Complete Story (1931)

This omnibus edition contains the best of Penrod, Penrod and Sam and Penrod Jashber.

Author(s): Booth Tarkington
Illustrator(s): Worth Brehm
Gordon Grant

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