{"name": "Gerald McDermott", "bio": {"type": "/type/text", "value": "Gerald McDermott (January 31, 1941 \u2013 December 26, 2012) was an American filmmaker, creator of children's picture books, and expert on mythology. His creative works typically combine bright colors and styles with ancient imagery. His picture books feature folktales and cultures from all around the world."}, "personal_name": "Gerald McDermott", "type": {"key": "/type/author"}, "remote_ids": {"wikidata": "Q5549401", "isni": "0000000063329496", "viaf": "77589248", "goodreads": "35271", "imdb": "nm0567518", "lc_naf": "n79065391", "opac_sbn": "PARV300047"}, "photos": [12507771], "death_date": "26 December 2012", "birth_date": "31 January 1941", "key": "/authors/OL242086A", "latest_revision": 8, "revision": 8, "created": {"type": "/type/datetime", "value": "2008-04-01T03:28:50.625462"}, "last_modified": {"type": "/type/datetime", "value": "2025-10-30T19:52:44.356976"}}