The birthday of Dr. Seuss is an especially good time to look back on one of the world's most iconic children's authors and the ways in which his legacy continues to inspire countless innovations around the globe.
More than anything, what continues to make Dr. Seuss' books so captivating for millions of people is the wholly unique style and aesthetic of his imagination. More than just a collection of children's books, Dr. Seuss' work pioneered its very own archetype both in terms of its visual and literary styles. Indeed as the birthday of Dr. Seuss comes and goes each year, the fresh and unrivaled originality of his work becomes only more apparent.
From spoof comics to jewelry and furniture, this assortment of innovations highlights the myriad of different ways that Dr. Seuss continues to influence both pop culture and business innovation.
23 Dr. Seuss Innovations
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Cubist Canine Coifs
These Insane Poodle Haircuts Will Have You Scratching Your Head
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Dr. Seuss Skin Art
Tattoo Tributes Prove a Tattoo's a Tattoo, No Matter How Small
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Storybook Shoes
Converse and Dr. Seuss Team up for a Colorful Fall 2010 Line
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Dr. Seuss Homesteads
The Stamberg Aferiat House is Topsy-Turvy
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Dr. Seuss-Inspired Street Art
Quirky Cartooning Channels Childhood Icon
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Curvy Furniture
Dust Furniture Collection
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Psychedelic Restaurant Interiors
Something from Us Gives Poncho No.8 a Far-Out Design
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Edible Colored Bacon
Neil Caldwell's Rainbow Bacon is Soaked in Colorful Dye
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Plant-Inspired Furniture
The Wisdom Tree Bookshelf
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Mad Hatter Panache
Sao Paulo Fashion Week Sees a Plethora of Strange Hats
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Dr. Seuss Sneakers
The Converse Grinch Pack Will Have You Heading for Whoville
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Plush Toy Jewelry
Mochimochiland Creates Wearable Knitted Toy Art
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Hybrid Sci-Fi Rhymes
Adam Watson Merges Fantasy Worlds with 'Dr. Seuss Star Wars'
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Modernizing Dr. Seuss
Horton Hears a Who Features WhoSpace, Manga, Cell Phones
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Flash Mob Bubble Baths
This Bubble Fight in Times Square Gets Strangers Clean
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Literal Literary Doctors
The Answer to What If Dr. Seuss Was Actually a Doctor
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Freaky-Faced Fairytellers
Maxim Compiles List of Frightening Children's Authors
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Luxurious Faux Taxidermy
The Original Dr. Seuss Unorthodox Taxidermy Set is Up for Sale
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Superpowered Cartoon Classics
Cleverly Cute Dr. Seuss Superhero Mashups
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Three-Eyed Illustrations
Lauren Albert is a "Master of Psychedelic Figures and Worlds"
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Organic Cartoon Plushies
The Dr. Seuss Eco-Plush Collection by miYim is Nontoxic
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Dylan Hears A Who
Monster Success Until Copyright Cease and Desist Order
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Bookish Advent Calendars
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