Illustrated Children's Books explores the history, design and influence of the children s books which have inspired and enchanted generations. Illustrated Children's Books examines the history, development and design of children s books in great detail from the very beginning. From progressions in colour printing and the emergence of new illustrative styles in the 1960s and 70s, to the iconic illustrations produced in the last ten years. Includes a foreword from the current Children's Laureate Anthony Browne. Published in association with the Book Trust, Illustrated Children's Books provides a rare glimpse into the history and provenance of the characters we all know and love. Iconic characters wandering through the pages of this beautiful book including perennial favourites such as Winnie the Pooh, The BFG, Dogger, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the Gruffalo, Babar, Miffy and Captain Pugwash. 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 favourites.
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A particularly accessible work of reference, so generously decorated that children who are not yet reading will be enraptured by the pictures. --Time Out
Full of small, suggestive details that spark thoughts about how the imagination works. --Guardian
All children can draw. But how many adults can? asks Anthony Browne in his introduction. Luckily, as this lovely book proves, a few still can. --Creative Review
Full of small, suggestive details that spark thoughts about how the imagination works. --Guardian
All children can draw. But how many adults can? asks Anthony Browne in his introduction. Luckily, as this lovely book proves, a few still can. --Creative Review
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Peter Hunt is Professor Emeritus in Children s Literature at Cardiff University. He won the International Brothers Grimm Award for services to children s literature in 2003. Lisa Sainsbury teaches at the National Centre for Research in Children s Literature at Roehampton University.
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Wonderful title that celebrates the art of the illustrated Children's book
31 Oct 2009
By Phiz
Format:Hardcover
This is a splendid volume in full colour that offers an overview of some of the great Children's book illustrators both old and new.
In size, this book is a little shorter than A4 but a little wider. On the back is a list of the contents. There are some sections on individual illustrators whilst others focus on particular stories that have been illustrated several times, for example there are sections dealing with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Treasure Island, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Wind in The Willows. Individual illustrators featured include Eric Carle, Edward Ardizzone, Emily Gravett, Shirly Hughes, Richard Scarry, Kate Greenaway amongst many others.
The book has 238 pages and is illustrated in full colour throughout. The forward by current Children's Laureate Anthony Browne is relevant and insightful and sums up the aims of the book well.
From pages 9 to 27 there is a fascinating chapter entitled 'The World in Pictures' by Peter Hunt which reads as a compressed history of Children's books.
From pages 28 to 87 is a section 'Ilustrators and Authors 1659-1945' where you will find portions dedicated to Alice In Wonderland, Babar, Thomas Bewick, Chapbooks, Walter Crane, The Jungle Book, Edward Lear, Struwwelpeter, amongst others.
Following this Chapter is 'Contempory Children's Books' which ends at page 125. Many popular artist and writers are covered here including Captain Pugwash, Miffy, Tony Ross, Oliver Jeffers and others.
The final section is 'Illustrators and Authors 1945 - Now'. Here you will find the Ahlbergs, Quentin Blake, Anthony Browne, The Gruffalo, Shirley Hughes, Judith Kerr, Jan Pienkowski and others.
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In size, this book is a little shorter than A4 but a little wider. On the back is a list of the contents. There are some sections on individual illustrators whilst others focus on particular stories that have been illustrated several times, for example there are sections dealing with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Treasure Island, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Wind in The Willows. Individual illustrators featured include Eric Carle, Edward Ardizzone, Emily Gravett, Shirly Hughes, Richard Scarry, Kate Greenaway amongst many others.
The book has 238 pages and is illustrated in full colour throughout. The forward by current Children's Laureate Anthony Browne is relevant and insightful and sums up the aims of the book well.
From pages 9 to 27 there is a fascinating chapter entitled 'The World in Pictures' by Peter Hunt which reads as a compressed history of Children's books.
From pages 28 to 87 is a section 'Ilustrators and Authors 1659-1945' where you will find portions dedicated to Alice In Wonderland, Babar, Thomas Bewick, Chapbooks, Walter Crane, The Jungle Book, Edward Lear, Struwwelpeter, amongst others.
Following this Chapter is 'Contempory Children's Books' which ends at page 125. Many popular artist and writers are covered here including Captain Pugwash, Miffy, Tony Ross, Oliver Jeffers and others.
The final section is 'Illustrators and Authors 1945 - Now'. Here you will find the Ahlbergs, Quentin Blake, Anthony Browne, The Gruffalo, Shirley Hughes, Judith Kerr, Jan Pienkowski and others.
This is a wonderful book representing very good value for money.... Read more ›
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A superb book informing the reader with superb coloured illustrations that every child's book requires an excellent illustrator and just how they work.
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Art of Children;s Illustrated Books
19 May 2010
By Eileen M. Carlson
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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.
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