Illustrated Children's Books - Hardcover

Peter Hunt; Lisa Sainsbury

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 190615581X ISBN 13: 9781906155810

Publisher: Black Dog Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Review:

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

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.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Black Dog Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 190615581X
• ISBN 13: 9781906155810
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Duncan McCorquodale