Chris Loker (39 results)

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condition: Fine. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! May contain remainder marks. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condition: New. dj. Cloth, dj. In shrinkwrap.

Hardback. Condition: New. How do simple words and images make a children's picture book so magical that one reading can create a cherished memory for life? Here are 100 books that amply prove the picture book is an art form.Here are books you'll remember and new gems to discover. From The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1901) to Last Stop on Market Street (2015), each of the 100 books is presented with a cover and inside spread as author Chris Loker explains the qualities that combine to make a successful picture book: the interplay between words and images, the dynamic pulse of picture and narrative that compels us to turn the page and follow the story, the sometimes quirky elements that appeal to both children and adults alike. It af?rms what we all instinctively know, and have known since childhood - that a picture book is literature, art, and theater all rolled into one, miraculously blended and irresistibly presented.Additionally, A Shimmer of Joy provides an intriguing array of information, not only about the books but also about the authors, artists, publishers, and designers who created them. Along the way, the reader gains insight into the evolving eras of children's literature and book publishing in the 20th and 21st century, with fascinating stories of its publication history and biographies of the creators.Anyone will gain a new, deeper, appreciation for the picture book while also remembering a time when, sitting in a classroom or on a lap, someone read you a book and opened up your world.For the collector, bibliophile, or children's book enthusiast, this collection is guaranteed to provide nothing but joy."All spot-on choices.a shop-window of the creative versatility embedded in children's picture books over the decades."-The Book Collector.…

paperback. Condition: Fine. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! May contain remainder marks. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 252 pages. 11.25x8.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. New York, 2015; signed and inscribed by author; illustrated paper covers; French flaps; mild corner wear; 4to,9 3/4" to 12" tall; interior is clean and unmarked; 318 pages. Signed by Author.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Viktor, der Alligator, lebt glücklich in Florida, inmitten seiner Familie und seiner Freunde bis zu dem Tag, wo ein Tornado sein Leben auf den Kopf stellt .Wie wird er Trennung, Traurigkeit und Fremdsein überwinden Zum Glück kann Liebe Wunder wirken !Victor l'alligator vit heureux en Floride, entre sa maman et ses nombreux copains, jusqu'au jour où une tornade vient bouleverser sa vie.Comment surmonter la séparation, la tristesse et le déracinement Heureusement, l'amour peut faire des miracles .…

Boston, MA: Godine, 2020. Shrink wrapped. 4to (11 x 8.5 inches), 256 pp. full color illustrations throughout. Red cloth,spine titled in gilt, in color illustrated dust jacket. § The trade edition of a sumptuous celebration of children's picture books as art and literature. How do simple words and images make a children's picture book so magical that one reading can create a cherished memory for life? Here are 100 books that amply prove the picture book is an art form. There are books you'll remember and new gems to discover. From The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1901) to Last Stop on Market Street (2015), each of the 100 books is presented with a cover and inside spread as author Chris Loker explains the qualities that combine to make a successful picture book: the interplay between words and images, the dynamic pulse of picture and narrative that compels us to turn the page and follow the story, the sometimes quirky elements that appeal to both children and adults alike. It af?rms what we all instinctively know, and have known since childhood - that a picture book is literature, art, and theater all rolled into one, miraculously blended and irresistibly presented. Additionally, A Shimmer of Joy provides an intriguing array of information, not only about the books but also about the authors, artists, publishers, and designers who created them. Along the way, the reader gains insight into the evolving eras of children's literature and book publishing in the 20th and 21st century, with fascinating stories of its publication history and biographies of the creators. Here's a book that will give the reader a new appreciation for the picture book while bringing back memories of the time when, sitting in a classroom or on a lap, someone read you a book and opened up your world. "All spot-on choices.a shop-window of the creative versatility embedded in children's picture books over the decades."-The Book Collector.…

Boston, MA: Godine, 2020. 4to (11 x 8.5 inches), 256 pp. full color illustrations throughout. Red cloth,spine titled in gilt, in color illustrated dust jacket. § The trade edition of a sumptuous celebration of children's picture books as art and literature. How do simple words and images make a children's picture book so magical that one reading can create a cherished memory for life? Here are 100 books that amply prove the picture book is an art form. There are books you'll remember and new gems to discover. From The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1901) to Last Stop on Market Street (2015), each of the 100 books is presented with a cover and inside spread as author Chris Loker explains the qualities that combine to make a successful picture book: the interplay between words and images, the dynamic pulse of picture and narrative that compels us to turn the page and follow the story, the sometimes quirky elements that appeal to both children and adults alike. It af?rms what we all instinctively know, and have known since childhood - that a picture book is literature, art, and theater all rolled into one, miraculously blended and irresistibly presented. Additionally, A Shimmer of Joy provides an intriguing array of information, not only about the books but also about the authors, artists, publishers, and designers who created them. Along the way, the reader gains insight into the evolving eras of children's literature and book publishing in the 20th and 21st century, with fascinating stories of its publication history and biographies of the creators. Here's a book that will give the reader a new appreciation for the picture book while bringing back memories of the time when, sitting in a classroom or on a lap, someone read you a book and opened up your world. "All spot-on choices.a shop-window of the creative versatility embedded in children's picture books over the decades."-The Book Collector.…

Hardback. Condition: New. How do simple words and images make a children's picture book so magical that one reading can create a cherished memory for life? Here are 100 books that amply prove the picture book is an art form.Here are books you'll remember and new gems to discover. From The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1901) to Last Stop on Market Street (2015), each of the 100 books is presented with a cover and inside spread as author Chris Loker explains the qualities that combine to make a successful picture book: the interplay between words and images, the dynamic pulse of picture and narrative that compels us to turn the page and follow the story, the sometimes quirky elements that appeal to both children and adults alike. It af?rms what we all instinctively know, and have known since childhood - that a picture book is literature, art, and theater all rolled into one, miraculously blended and irresistibly presented.Additionally, A Shimmer of Joy provides an intriguing array of information, not only about the books but also about the authors, artists, publishers, and designers who created them. Along the way, the reader gains insight into the evolving eras of children's literature and book publishing in the 20th and 21st century, with fascinating stories of its publication history and biographies of the creators.Anyone will gain a new, deeper, appreciation for the picture book while also remembering a time when, sitting in a classroom or on a lap, someone read you a book and opened up your world.For the collector, bibliophile, or children's book enthusiast, this collection is guaranteed to provide nothing but joy."All spot-on choices.a shop-window of the creative versatility embedded in children's picture books over the decades."-The Book Collector.…

Gebundene Ausgabe. Condition: Sehr gut. Gebraucht - Sehr gut - ungelesen, sehr gut mit leichten Mängeln an Schnitt oder Umschlag durch Lager- oder Transportschaden, als Mängelexemplar gekennzeichnet -Viktor der Alligator wird von einem Tornado von Florida bis nach Afrika gewirbelt. Sein Leben ändert sich dramatisch.Wird er in Afrika sein Glück finden können 46 pp. Deutsch. Malherbe, Marie (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Sehr gut. Gebraucht - Sehr gut - ungelesen, sehr gut mit leichten Mängeln an Schnitt oder Umschlag durch Lager- oder Transportschaden, als Mängelexemplar gekennzeichnet -Victor l'alligator nage en plein bonheur dans les étangs de Floride, entre sa maman et ses nombreux copains, jusqu'au jour où un terrible ouragan vient bouleverser sa vie sans histoire. Heureusement, Victor a des ressources qui vont l'aider à surmonter toutes les épreuves auxquelles il va être confronté. Une fable tendre et intense, où l'humour le dispute à l'émotion. 46 pp. Französisch.…

Condition: New. 2015. Paperback. . . . . .

Condition: New. 2015. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited Edition. 320 page hardcover with many illustrations and several contributors. The book is based on an exhibition held at The Grolier Club December 10, 2014 - February 7, 2015. An Advisory Committee of the Grolier Club selected 100 titles (published between 1600 - 2000) of Children's literature to honor. Those title were acquired and displayed. This book is the Catalogue, and contains 4 essays, the titles shown and explained in full. Full blue cloth exterior with title on spine in gold, and design in gold on front. The only appearance flaw is a light rubbing mark on front cover. The edition was limited to 1000 copies.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. .bis bald, mein Schatz! | .à bientôt, croco!, Frz/dt | Chris Loker | Buch | 44 S. | Deutsch | 2016 | Edition BERNEST und Verlag FASSBAENDER | EAN 9783902984197 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Edition BERNEST und Verlag FASSBAENDER Inhaber Buchdruckerei, Lichtgasse 10, 1150 WIEN, ÖSTERREICH, bernest[at]bernest[dot]at | Anbieter: preigu.…

Condition: Used: Like New. LIVRE A L?ETAT DE NEUF. EXPEDIE SOUS 3 JOURS OUVRES. NUMERO DE SUIVI COMMUNIQUE AVANT ENVOI, EMBALLAGE RENFORCE. EAN:9783902984043.

The Grolier Club, 2015. Shrink wrapped. 4to (11 x 8.25 inches), 318 [1] pp. numerous color illustrations. Hightower and Koch Antiquarian types. Design and typography by Jerry Kelly. Stiff paper wraps, illustrated in full color on upper cover. New. § Trade edition. Detailed descriptions of one hundred famous children's books and related items on show at the Grolier Club, December 9 2014 - February 7 2015. With essays by Justin Schiller, Jill Shefrin, Brian Alderson, and Nick Clark. The sixth entry in the venerable "Grolier Hundred" series of catalogues. Previous Grolier Hundred lists have covered English Literature (1903), American Literature (1946), Science (1958), Medicine (1994), and Fine Printed Books (1999). A pleasure to read for anyone with fond memories of children's books and a cornerstone reference for serious collectors.…

The Grolier Club, 2015. Shrink wrapped. 4to (11 x 8.25 inches), 318 [1] pp. numerous color illustrations. Hightower and Koch Antiquarian types. Design and typography by Jerry Kelly. Stiff paper wraps, illustrated in full color on upper cover. New. § Trade edition. Detailed descriptions of one hundred famous children's books and related items on show at the Grolier Club, December 9 2014 - February 7 2015. With essays by Justin Schiller, Jill Shefrin, Brian Alderson, and Nick Clark. The sixth entry in the venerable "Grolier Hundred" series of catalogues. Previous Grolier Hundred lists have covered English Literature (1903), American Literature (1946), Science (1958), Medicine (1994), and Fine Printed Books (1999). A pleasure to read for anyone with fond memories of children's books and a cornerstone reference for serious collectors.…

The Grolier Club, 2015. 4to (11 x 8.25 inches), 318 [1] pp. numerous color illustrations. Hightower and Koch Antiquarian types. Design and typography by Jerry Kelly. Stiff paper wraps, illustrated in full color on upper cover. New. § Trade edition. Detailed descriptions of one hundred famous children's books and related items on show at the Grolier Club, December 9 2014 - February 7 2015. With essays by Justin Schiller, Jill Shefrin, Brian Alderson, and Nick Clark. The sixth entry in the venerable "Grolier Hundred" series of catalogues. Previous Grolier Hundred lists have covered English Literature (1903), American Literature (1946), Science (1958), Medicine (1994), and Fine Printed Books (1999). A pleasure to read for anyone with fond memories of children's books and a cornerstone reference for serious collectors.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket (As Issued). 4to. - over 9¾ in. - 12 in., 318pp. Very Good hardcover cover in blue cloth with gilt titles and decorations, floral patterned endpapers; light shelfwear to boards with light fading to lower front yet clean, binding lightly slanted yet solid and strong, clean interior.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. First Edition. Presumed first edition with NAP, hardcover, has a slight lean to the binding, a touch of bowing to the front cover, light bumps to the spine ends, a small ding to the fore edge of the text block, and rubbing to the covers. Overall, a sharp, Very Good+ copy. …

Hardcover. 4to. Pp: 318. First Edition, no dust jacket as issued. Publisher's blue boards with gilt design to front and gilt lettering at spine. Illustrated throughout in colour. This is a heavy book and may require extra postage. ISBN: 9781605830496 Near fine. Some very faint marks to boards and very slight creasing to some page corners. Otherwise, a sound and clean handsome copy.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. This is a very good hardcover copy without dust jacket as issued with just light cover wear. Completely clean. This monograph was prepared to accompany the exhibition at the Grolier Club from December 10, 2014 to February 7, 2015. Essays by Justin G. Schiller, Jill Shefrin, Brian W. Alderson, and Nick Clark. Illustrated in color with many tipped in plates. This is a limited edition of 1000 copies. 11" high X 9" wide, 318 pages. Large heavy book foreign postage will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. First Edition. 318 pp, bound in blue cloth, beautifully illustrated in full color. On corner lightly bumped, otherwise as new. The sixth and latest entry in the notable "Grolier Hundred" series of catalogues, this book provides detailed notes on one hundred iconic children's books that were beloved in their own time, as well as essays on the history of collecting and publishing children's books.…