Overview

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.

ISBN-13

9780763644345

ISBN-10

076364434X

Weight

3.31 Pounds

Dimensions

9.40 x 0.97 x 12.16 In

List Price

$70.00

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

224 pages

Publisher

Candlewick

Published On

2009-08-25



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