| John Burningham Contributor(s): Burningham, John (Author), Burningham, John (Illustrator), Sendak, Maurice (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 076364434X ISBN-13: 9780763644345 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) OUR PRICE: $63.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2009 Annotation: Showcasing the art, life, and inspiration of celebrated illustrator John Burningham, this gorgeous edition gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the life and work of the two-time Kate Greenaway Medalist. Illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Artists, Architects, Photographers - Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2009920351 |
| Physical Information: 0.99" H x 9.38" W x 12.06" (3.31 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Catalog Heading - Biographies - Curriculum Strand - Biographies |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A beautiful collectors' volume showcasing the art, life, and inspiration of a celebrated author-illustrator. Take a look behind the scenes at the work of John Burningham, one of the world's most talented children's book creators, in this fascinating masterwork showcasing everything from sketches to background stories, family photos to full-color art. Complete with a foreword by Maurice Sendak, an introduction by the distinguished children's book author, critic, and curator Brian Alderson, and copious notes and revelations by the author-illustrator himself, this gorgeous showpiece belongs on the shelf of everyone who loves -- or aspires to -- the art of children's book creation. |