Artist to Artist: 23 Major Illustrators Talk to Children About Their Art (Hardcover)

by Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (Author), Eric Carle (Illustrator, Introduction), Mitsumasa Anno (Illustrator), Quentin Blake (Illustrator), Nancy Ekholm Burkert (Illustrator), Ashley Bryan (Illustrator), Tomie dePaola (Illustrator), Jane Dyer (Illustrator), Mordecai Gerstein (Illustrator), Robert Ingpen (Illustrator), Steven Kellogg (Illustrator), Leo Lionni (Illustrator), Petra Mathers (Illustrator), Wendell Minor (Illustrator), Barry Moser (Illustrator), Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

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...a gorgeous, browsable gallery of international treasures. -- School Library Journal

Fun to read and view, this anthology is a treasure trove of creative insight and inspiration. -- Kirkus, starred review

Product Description
In this remarkable and beautiful anthology featuring the likes of Maurice Sendak, Robert Sabuda, Rosemary Wells, and Eric Carle, twenty-three of the most honored and beloved artists in children’s literature talk informally to children—sharing secrets about their art and how they began their adventures into illustration. Fold-out pages featuring photographs of their early work, their studios and materials, as well as sketches and finished art create an exuberant feast for the eye that will attract both children and adults.

Self-portraits of each illustrator crown this important anthology that celebrates the artists and the art of the picture book. An event book for the ages.

Proceeds from the book will benefit the Eric Carle

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 114 pages
• Publisher: Philomel (September 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399246002
• ISBN-13: 978-0399246005
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #43,643 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for all ages, January 7, 2008

By	J. Mahler (Bend, OR United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book for my 18 year old daughter, who is off to college next year to major in art. Her ambition is to be an illustrator, so I thought it would be inspirational for her. She loves that it features the illustrators of many of her favorite books from when she was small. A great book for anyone who enjoys illustration and picture books.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for young and old, August 13, 2008

By	Maria L ""Life is what we make it, always... - See all my reviews

I love this book. I had gotten it with my children in mind but being an artist myself, found great joy in reading it.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Artist to Artist: 23 Major Illustrators Talk to Children About Their Art, September 5, 2008

By	andrew ffrench - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

i thought this book was going to be good, but i didn't know it would be this good. each well-known childrens' book writer/illustrator writes about their lives, influences and inspirations.

included are ealry photos, first drawings and a full page self-portrait.

so thoughtfully put together. a beautiful book to browse through and inspire you and your children to pick up a tool and draw, paint and create.