Walter R. Brooks - sylwetka autora

An American writer, renowned primarily for his children's stories and short prose, is best associated with the 26-volume series featuring Freddy the Pig and other anthropomorphic animals residing on Bean Farm in northern New York. He pursued his studies at the University of Rochester, after which he delved into homeopathic medicine in New York City. However, he decided to abandon his medical studies after two years, returning to Rochester. There, he married his first wife, Anne Shepard, in 1909. Brooks initially found employment with an advertising agency in Utica but chose to "retire" in 1911 after receiving a substantial inheritance. This retirement was temporary, as he joined the American Red Cross in 1917 and later worked as an editor for several magazines, including "The New Yorker." By 1940, Brooks shifted his focus back to writing as his primary occupation. After Anne's death in 1952, Walter married his second wife, Dorothy Collins.

Brooks's initial published works were a mix of poems and short stories. One notable short story, "Ed Signs The Pledge," which features a talking horse, inspired the 1960s television comedy series "Mister Ed." Brooks unfortunately passed away before the series was produced, and by early November 2013, it remained unclear whether his heirs were entitled to receive royalties.