Yosef Itzkowitz is a New York-born author, illustrator, designer, and filmmaker. He is the co-founder of Spayce Raynger and creator of ‘The Yishba.’ Itzkowitz studied illustration at the School of Visual Arts and gained notoriety for his paintings of NYC subway trains. His other published work includes ‘Abie Seedy’s Wacky Homework,’ ‘The Train Boy,’ and now ‘The Smell of Sunscreen,’ his debut book of poetry.

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"Art is Holy. I am constantly surprised by the metaphorical teachings that reveal themselves to me as I work. I continuously find myself thinking of the nature of value. What makes something valuable in this world? I often conclude that It becomes a pure, most perfect work of art when treated like one."