The Best of Norman Rockwell: A Celebration of 100 Years (Courage books) - Hardcover

Rockwell, Norman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1561386375 ISBN 13: 9781561386376

Publisher: Running Press,U.S., 1996

Synopsis

Norman Rockwell's son, Tom, has put together the absolute finest collection of his father's bounteous body of work, illustrations that bespeak the golden glow of pre- and post-WWII Americana. Rockwell senior, who said he depicted life as I would like it to be," chronicled iconic visions of American life: the Thanksgiving turkey, soda fountains, ice skating on the pond, and small-town boys playing baseball-not to mention the beginning of the civil rights movement. Now, the best-selling collection of Rockwell's most beloved illustrations, organized by decade, is available in a refreshed edition. With more than 150 images-oil paintings, watercolours, and rare black-and-white sketches- this is an uncommonly faithful Rockwell treasury. The original edition has sold nearly 200,000 copies.

About this title

About the Author:

Tom Rockwell is the editor of Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator, and he collaborated with his father on Norman Rockwell's autobiography, My Adventures as an Illustrator. He is also the author of books for young readers, including the award-winning How to Eat Fried Worms and, more recently, How to Fight a Girl.

Synopsis:

Briefly describes Rockwell's life and career, and shows examples of paintings and magazine illustrations from each period in his career.

About this edition

• Publisher: Running Press,U.S.
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1561386375
• ISBN 13: 9781561386376
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144
• Editor: Rockwell Tom