Synopses & Reviews
The companion the the best-selling "Front Cover this is the first illustrated book to present over 200 years of the best children's book cover and jacket design. "Children's Book Covers offers a well-informed and entertaining approach to this fascinating area of design. The book is ordered chronologically, from the first hand-colored engravings on early 1800s cover to the digital design of today. With genres such as 1930s school stories; series such as Dr Seuss and Tinbtin; and the now celebrity names of JK Rowling and Philip Pullman, the book is international in its approach. The most influential children's illustrators of our time are featured, including Beatrix Potter, Maurice Sendak, and Quentin Blake, while international classics such as "The Wind in the Willows are shown in their varied editions. Including rare finds and first editions that will appeal to the collector, plus all the popular favorites and the best new contemporary design, "Children's Book Covers is a must-have for book collectors, and anyone interested in books and design.
Synopsis
This companion to the best-selling
Front Cover is the first visual survey of over 200 years in childrens book jacket and cover design. It traces a history that goes from the hand-colored engravings of the 1800s to the digital art of today, and features the work of the most influential illustrators (including Beatrix Potter, Maurice Sendak, and Quentin Blake), plus all the popular series:
Babar,
Dr. Seuss,
Harry Potter, and more. Classics, the latest designs, plus rare finds and first editions make this a must-have book for collectors, designers, and anyone who loves art.
Synopsis
Structured chronologically, this text charts over 100 years in children's book covers and jackets, dating back to the 18th century. It features authors and illustrators predominantly working in the UK and the USA including Edward Lear, Randolph Caldecott, Beatrix Potter, Kenneth Grahame, Arthur Ransome, Jean de Brunhoff, Maurice Sendak and Raymond Briggs. This volume contains colour images of over 400 books, both rare and familiar, with surveys of classic titles such as Struwwelpeter, through the pioneer works of the mid-20th century such as the Babar books, to the varied products of the post-war period, including the Harry Potter and Lemony Snicket books. The author offers insights into developments in printing and binding techniques, publishing, marketing as well as detail and comment on authors and illustrators. It should be of interest to collectors, design enthusiasts and lover's of children's literature.