Bob Eckstein, the brilliant, funny award-winning illustrator and New Yorker cartoonist, shares how his career evolved from writing to cartooning and his passion for uncovering extraordinary stories in ordinary subjects throughout the world.

His latest book, "Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums," showcases North America's most captivating museums and the transformative experiences they offer visitors of all interests. The interview focuses on how he:
• Spent seven years traveling globally to solve the mystery of who made the first snowman
• Became a cartoonist accidentally while researching his first book on snowmen history, and wrote a book about bookstores around the world.

• Transitioned from museum-hater as a child to passionate advocate after visiting Natural History Museum
• Selected museums for his book based on beauty, compelling stories, and community impact
• Created museum categories for everyone, including those who think they hate museums
• Aims to create books appealing to men, who he believes aren't reading enough
• Highlights unique museums like the Mob Museum, the Spam Museum, and the Museum of Jurassic Technology
• Spent a week sketching on the oldest working ship in the world, later recreating its captain's quarters in his home
• Has exciting upcoming projects including museum postcards, a book about writers and their cats, and a movie
• Recommends visiting Bruges early morning or late evening to experience its true beauty

Guest Bob Eckstein is an award-winning illustrator and New Yorker cartoonist. Check out his website! Also, see his books and new sets of gorgeous postcards here.

Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and 'one of the top 100 Indie books of the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles.
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