Tuesday 20 December 2016

The doctor will see you in a minute sir, He's er changing (Jeckyll and Hyde) Walter Goetz, Lilliput January 1948



Walter Goetz, 1911 - 1995, born Cologne
Brought to England, becoming a naturalised citizen in 1934
A self taught artist, dealer  and cartoonist. 
Poster artist, graphic designer and the first voice 
on the BBCs German service in 1939.
Invented the characters of Colonel Up and Mr Down 
and Dab and Flounder for the Daily Express,
He is best known for the very successful Major Thompson series.
Often signs as just 'Walter'