About Talus Taylor
Lived 1929 – 2015 (aged 85). Talus Taylor was an American biologist, writer, children's writer and teacher.
Talus Taylor (September 18, 1929 – February 15, 2015) was an American writer of children's literature, best known for being the co-creator with his wife Annette Tison of the Barbapapa series. Initially published as an album in 1970, the series became a cartoon and a magazine in 1976.
Taylor was born in New York City and died in Paris at the age of 85.
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Who was Talus Taylor?
American writer
When was Talus Taylor born?
Talus Taylor was born on 18 September 1929 in New York City, San Francisco.
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Talus Taylor died on 15 February 2015 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.
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Talus Taylor was a biologist, writer, children's writer and teacher.
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Talus Taylor was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Talus Taylor. https://biography.guide/talus-taylor/
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