Fred Thompson in “Coney – A Trip To Luna Park”

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 Who was Fred Thompson?

He was the guy who created Luna Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, in 1904!

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In the early part of the 20th century, Fred Thompson, along with some help from his friend Elmer Skip Dundy, created and built Luna Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn. You can read the brief synopsis of Fred Thompson in this wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luna_Park,_Coney_Island_(1903)   Fred pair- painting & drawing

Fred Thompson is now a fictional character in my upcoming story

“Coney – A Trip to Luna Park”

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In my story: “Coney – A Trip to Luna Park”, (which is complete fiction of course!) Fred Thompson builds his new amusement park – and keep in mind this term probably hadn’t been invented yet – directly on top of the homes of our 2 heroes – Sister & Brother Rabbit. Our 2 Rabbits are not happy about this.  And unlike other rabbits who would run away as frightened bunnies are known to do… these Rabbits turn around and confront poor old Freddy T!

Fred Thompson meets the Rabbits! Pencil sketch for book – “Coney – A Trip to Luna Park!”

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Introducing a New Children’s Book:  Coney – A Trip to Luna Park

 

I am introducing the website that will be featuring all the aspects of “Coney – A Trip to Luna Park”- a new children’s book that I have written and illustrated.

It takes place in Coney Island in 1904, and stars 2 Young Rabbits, a Sister & Brother from Manhattan, and Fred Thompson, the creator and designer of Luna Park in turn of the century Brooklyn!

Millie and Alexander - Main characters in a new upcoming book - "Coney - A Trip to Luna Park"
Millie and Alexander – Main characters in a new upcoming book – “Coney – A Trip to Luna Park”
Fred Thompson - The Creator of Luna Park
Fred Thompson – The Creator of Luna Park

 

I invite all those who may be interested in Coney Island, Luna Park, children’s picture books, and fantasy- to visit my site dedicated to the creation of this book.

I have been fascinated with Coney Island for many years, researching the history in words and images. This story came to me like a lightning bolt- and I have developed it to a stage where I want to share it with everyone!

 

 

 

In the next few months I will be posting new drawings and paintings on a regular basis as I continue work towards the completion of the books images and design. My ultimate goal is to have the work crowd-sourced on Kickstarter.

In the meantime, please check out these sections in my site:

Coney – A Trip to Luna Park – A Summary

Coney – A Trip to Luna Park – The Full Story

A Gallery of Paintings and Drawings used in the creation of the Book!

 

All comments are Very Welcome!  I want to be in touch will all those people out there who may have fond memories of Coney as I do- even though I don’t go back far enough to remember 1904!   Thank you-     Jeff Lindberg

Santa Rides the Subways (a little early) – Jeffrey Lindberg Illustration

 

 

Santa Rides the Subways (a little early)

Santa-Rides-Train---Cover-DrawingThis is a concept drawing that I have done for a Christmas children’s book.

The concept is simple: Santa is out delivering presents over Brooklyn USA when his sleigh breaks down and he lands on top of a brownstone in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Enlisting the aid of a young girl, Carmen- and other Brooklynites – Santa gets his sleigh working- with the aid of a subway train!

Below can be seen other concept art for the book.

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