Illustrated Children's Books [Hardcover]

Black Dog Publishing (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 20, 2009

Illustrated Children’s Books explores the history, design and influence of the most seminal children’s books which have inspired and enchanted generations worldwide. Produced in association with the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation in New York, Illustrated Children’s 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 Children’s Books is a bookshelf essential for designers, illustrators, parents and anyone wanting to take a sentimental look back at their childhood favorites.

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From the Back Cover

Illustrated Children’s 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 Children’s Books takes us on a visual journey through the history of this unique medium. From Struwwelpeter to Alice’s 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 children’s 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 Children’s 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 Children’s Laureate (2009-2011) and is an internationally acclaimed author and illustrator of children’s books, with nearly forty titles to his name.
Peter Hunt is Professor Emeritus in Children’s 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 children’s literature in 2003.
Lisa Sainsbury is Senior Lecturer in Children’s Literature at the National Centre for Research in Children’s Literature, Roehampton University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Black Dog Publishing (October 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 190615581X
• ISBN-13: 978-1906155810
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,391,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Art of Children;s Illustrated Books, May 19, 2010

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Illustrated Children' Books pictures and discusses the art found in the illustrations in children's literature. Many familiar artists are featured and interviewed. The reader of this book will see illustrations in children's literature in a whole new way and appreciate it for the true art it is.