Without Saying a Word

Bob Smith, a member of the Los Angeles Society of Illustrators, in addition to being an award-winning advertising and editorial artist, is an introvert. As a child living in Chicago slums, he rarely speaks. As a way of defining himself, he is determined to pursue his dream of becoming an artist, expressing himself through drawing. This dream became apparent as a young child scribbling pictures on paper bags.


After serving in the military during the Korean War, he attended the Art Center College of Design on the GI Bill, which enabled him to attain success as an advertising and editorial illustrator in many commercial and entertainment venues in Los Angeles and Hollywood. He additionally develops his own line of international Afro-centric greeting cards, Blacksmiths Cards & Prints, Inc.

Without Saying a Word tells of the success of an African-American introvert overcoming obstacles through single-minded tenaciousness and focus. This book can be an inspiration to millions of silent introverts who feel their aspirations are not attainable.