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Illustrated Childrens Books is a detailed look into the design and stories of childrens books, focusing on the well-known illustrators and characters that have influenced readers of all ages.
Illustrated Childrens Books goes back and visits the history of childrens books, looking at the design and characters of these well loved tales. It takes us on a visual journey of the development of childrens illustrations throughout the ages, the notion of childhood, historical facts and the design and illustration of these memorable books. Includes a foreword by the current Children's Laureate Anthony Browne.
From classics such as John Tenniels Alice in Wonderland and Winnie the Pooh, to well-known illustrators such as Quentin Blake, this book explores the cover design, character illustration and interiors of these well-loved stories. With commentary from some of the most renowned illustrators of the day, the book examines the iconic design of childrens illustrated storytelling and provides background information on the authors and illustrators.
Illustrated Childrens Books features perennial favourites such as Dr Seuss, Miffy, Eric Carles The Hungry Caterpillar, Maurice Sendaks Where the Wild Things Are as well as recent successes such as Oliver Jeffers The Incredible Book Eating Boy.
With essays from Peter Hunt and Lisa Sainsbury. Peter Hunt is the Professor Emeritus in Childrens Literature at Cardiff University and awarded the International Brothers Grimm Award for services to childrens literature in 2003. Lisa Sainsbury is based at the National Centre for Research in Childrens Literature at Roehampton University.
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Illustrated Childrens Books explores the history, design and influence of the most seminal childrens books which have inspired and enchanted generations worldwide. Produced in association with the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation in New York,
Illustrated Childrens Books provides a rare glimpse into the history and provenance of the characters we all know and love.
Iconic characters wander through the pages of this beautiful book including perennial favorites as Winnie the Pooh, The BFG, Dogger, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the Gruffalo, Babar, Miffy and Captain Pugwash amongst many others. Explored in terms of cover design,character illustration and book interiors, these much loved stories are brought back to life again in this richly illustrated, hardback compendium. Illustrated Childrens Books is a bookshelf essential for designers, illustrators, parents and anyone wanting to take a sentimental look back at their childhood favorites.
Synopsis
Illustrated Childrens Books is a celebration of the power of the picture-book and its great ability to capture the imaginations of children and adults alike.
With a Foreword by Anthony Browne, Illustrated Childrens Books takes us on a visual journey through the history of this unique medium. From Struwwelpeter to Alices Adventures in Wonderland, from Dogger to Angelina Ballerina, the book explores old favorites as well as showcasing cutting-edge new talent, and shines a light on the printing processes, design formats and character illustrations of some of the best loved childrens books from the past 250 years.
Peter Hunt follows the early development of illustrated books in his essay on the first appearances of literature for children, up until the mid-1940s, and Lisa Sainsbury picks up the trail and traces the history of the picture-book in her essay from 1945 to the present day.
Featuring profiles on esteemed authors and illustrators, including Richard Scarry, Quentin Blake and Mini Grey, Illustrated Childrens Books is a testament to the lasting impression picture-books place in our imagination, and our memories of them.
About the Author
Anthony Browne is the current Childrens Laureate (2009-2011) and is an internationally acclaimed author and illustrator of childrens books, with nearly forty titles to his name.
Peter Hunt is Professor Emeritus in Childrens Literature at Cardiff University. His books include works of criticism, novels, and stories for younger children. He won the International Brothers Grimm Award for services to childrens literature in 2003.
Lisa Sainsbury is Senior Lecturer in Childrens Literature at the National Centre for Research in Childrens Literature, Roehampton University.