Chris Van Allsburg Professions : Illustrator Born : June 18, 1949 Browse All Authors Top 42 quotes by Chris Van Allsburg I believe that there will be many things that happen to me in my life that I will not be able to explain. Some of those might be magic. I'm not sure. Chris Van Allsburg my-life me life believe I was about 28-29 when I wrote my first story, and that was called 'The Garden of Abdul Gasazi.' Chris Van Allsburg about first story garden Similar Authors Brian Froud illustrator Brian Selznick illustrator Arnold Friberg illustrator Arthur Rackham illustrator Alexander Anderson illustrator Bill Peet illustrator All Authors