He is a collector of old games, toys, and knickknacks from when he was a kid. His friends will tell anybody that asks that he is a nut for old pop and rock music, particularly from the seventies and eighties. He also enjoys seeing how these tales get adapted into film, and enjoys watching movies. Tony is a huge reader and he collects a bunch of early editions of kid’s books and classic literature. He got his degree in graphic design from The Art Institute of Ft. He enrolled in many colleges, which includes a brief stint studying at the Florida School of the Arts. Tony went to Florida public schools such as the Hobe Sound Elementary, Murray Middle School, and South Fork High School. He even made a comic book about his pet hamster Max.Īt the age of twelve, he made a book titled “Gondwanaland” about this mysterious island that was filled with mysterious and strange creatures. He made a pocket field guide to insects that he had collected. During his time in Boy Scouts, he made a book on dinosaurs, which his mom helped him on. He has been making handmade books since he was a child. All of whom are artistically inclined thanks to a supportive dad and a creative mother. Tony is the oldest of three siblings (a sister and a brother). Tony spent the majority of his youth growing up in Jupiter, Florida. He was born in Los Angeles, California, however he and his parents didn’t stay in California for long. Even though he has visited some major cities in Italy (including Venice, Lucca, Florence, and Milan), he hasn’t yet made it to Terlizzi. Terlizzi is in the Bari province of southern Italy. It translates from Italian to “of Terlizzi”, which is the town his ancestors immigrated from on his dad’s side.

His last name is pronounced Dee-Tur-leet-zee. He is best known in the gaming industry, for his work in the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Tony DiTerlizzi, born September 6, 1969, is a children’s book creator, fantasy artist, and a motion picture producer.

Kenny & the Dragon by Tony DiTerlizzi