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Frank Kramer (born November 23, 1905 – died July 10, 1993) was an American artist. He was famous for drawing pictures for books, especially the Oz books. He illustrated two Oz books by Jack Snow: The Magical Mimics in Oz and The Shaggy Man of Oz. These books continued the popular Oz stories first written by L. Frank Baum.

Kramer also drew pictures for other books. He worked on Solution Unsatisfactory by Robert A. Heinlein. He also illustrated Twelve Around the World by Maureen Daly. Many of his drawings appeared in sports novels for kids by Caary Paul Jackson, including the Bud Baker series.

For a long time, not much was known about Frank Kramer. There was a short biography in Jack Snow's book Who's Who in Oz (1954), but it had a wrong birth date. Later, in 2011, a magazine called The Baum Bugle published articles about his life and work.

Jack Snow mentioned that Kramer was born in New York City and lived in Brooklyn. He was a big fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team. Kramer used to be a businessman, but he decided to become a freelance artist instead. His art was featured in magazines like Street & Smith. Jack Snow noticed Kramer's special talent for imaginative drawings, especially in his sports artwork.

Frank Kramer's Life

In 1938, Frank Kramer married Alice Aichele. They did not have any children.

Books Illustrated by Frank Kramer

Frank Kramer created illustrations for many books, including:

  • "Solution Unsatisfactory" by Robert A. Heinlein (first published in Astounding Science Fiction, 1941)
  • The Magical Mimics in Oz by Jack Snow (Reilly & Lee, 1946)
  • The Shaggy Man of Oz by Jack Snow (Reilly & Lee, 1949)
  • Fullback in the Large Fry League by C. Paul Jackson (Follett Corporation, 1951)
  • Twelve Around the World: True Accounts of the Lives and Countries of a Dozen Teenagers by Maureen Daly (Dodd, Mead and Company, 1957)
  • Bud Baker, T Quarterback by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1960)
  • Bullpen Bargain by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1961)
  • Pro Hockey Comeback by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1961)
  • The Ironclads by Frank Robert Donovan (A.S. Barnes and Company, 1961)
  • Great Suspense Stories compiled by Rosamund Morris (Hart Publishing, 1962)
  • Pro Football Rookie by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1962)
  • Bud Baker, Racing Swimmer by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1962)
  • Little Major Leaguer by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1963)
  • Chris Plays Small Fry Football by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1964)
  • Bud Plays Senior High Basketball by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1964)
  • Pee Wee Cook of the Midget League by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1964)
  • Junior High Freestyle Swimmer by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1965)
  • Minor League Shorstop by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1965)
  • Bud Baker, High School Pitcher by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1967)
  • Hall of Fame Flankerback by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1968)
  • Big Play in the Small League by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1968)
  • Pennant Stretch Drive by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1969)
  • Stepladder Steve Plays Basketball by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1969)
  • Bud Baker, College Pitcher by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1970)
  • Tim, the Football Nut by C. Paul Jackson (Hastings House, 1972)
  • Physical Feats That Made History by Harold H. Hart (Hart Publishing, 1974)
  • Rocket to Limbo by Alan E. Nourse (David Mckay company, fourth printing 1965)

Magazine Illustrations

Frank Kramer also contributed illustrations to various magazines:

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