The Society of Illustrators’ Hall of Fame honors artists whose works have had a significant impact on the the illustration field. Selected by a panel of former presidents of the SoI, the 2013 inductees are:
You can find a complete year-by-year list of past honorees at the Society’s website.
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Amen and yes please to Arthur Rackham (no objections to any of the others either).
James Gardner Art
Can't believe Arthur Rackham is just now being inducted.
Also, I got a chance to meet Murray Tinkelman once at SI. These were pre-internet days, so I didn't actually know what he looked like. When he told me his name I was starstruck. It was a funny/awkward moment. What a great guy. Kind and gracious. Congrats to all.