Biographies

In 1959, Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton co-created the timeless and beloved song Puff, the Magic Dragon.

Peter Yarrow’s career has spanned more than four decades. As a member of the renowned trio, Peter, Paul, & Mary, he has earned many gold and platinum awards and numerous Grammys, as well as an Emmy nomination for his animated TV specials based on Puff, the Magic Dragon. Among the many honors bestowed upon him, Yarrow is most proud of the Allard K. Lowenstein Award, which he received in 1982 for advancing the causes of human rights, peace, and freedom. Today, he frequently uses his musical and other artistic gifts to convey a message of humanity and caring. In an effort to combat school violence, Yarrow started Operation Respect in 2000, a program that teaches tolerance and respect to children in schools and camps.

Lenny Lipton is the inventor of the modern 3D projection system used in cinemas worldwide. He is the author of four books on motion picture technology and received an award from the Smithsonian for his invention.

Eric Puybaret was born in France, and graduated from the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. Puff, the Magic Dragon is his first American book.

Bethany Yarrow & Rufus Cappadocia are a rare duo of cello and voice that fuses their musical backgrounds in folk, world, groove, and improvisational jazz. When joined by Bethany's dad, Peter, they span the generations and circle the globe with sounds that feel as current as they are comfortable, and as fresh as they are familiar.
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