Show Me a Story: Why Picture Books Matter ** S I G N E D ** 2X

Marcus, Leonard S. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0763635065 / ISBN 13: 9780763635060

Published by Candlewick Press, 2012

About this Item

STATED FIRST Edition, with publishers full number line in place. * SIGNED * by the Editor, Leonard Marcus AND * ALSO SIGNED * by Christopher Raschka, one of the 21 'conversations/interviews'. Raschka included a cartoon drawing next to his name/interview, dating it in year of publication. Each interview has a small b/w photo of the illustrator. A fabulous volume for any collector. A center section of full color illustrations on glossy stock by all of the 21 renowned illustrators. A must for all collectors of illustrators. A FIRST/FIRST.Mylar protected jacket. Seller Inventory # 001510

Bibliographic Details

Title: Show Me a Story: Why Picture Books Matter **...

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Publication Date: 2012

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Dust Jacket Condition: New

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

In compelling interviews by the acclaimed Leonard S. Marcus, 21 top authors and illustrators reveal their inside stories on the art of creating picture books.

Renowned children's literature authority Leonard S. Marcus speaks with picture book creators and others – 21 of the world's most celebrated authors and illustrators – and asks about their childhood, their inspiration, their determination, their mentors, their creative choices, and more. Amplifying these richly entertaining and thought-provoking conversations are 88 full-colour plates revealing each illustrator's artistic process in fascinating, behind-the-scenes detail. Why do children love and need picture books so much? Leonard S. Marcus confirms that picture books matter because they make a difference in our children's lives.

Review:

These discussions of the relationship between artists' lives and the stories they produce, preferences regarding medium or style, and the unique confluences of circumstance, market and passion are indubitably worthwhile.
--Kirkus Reviews

Eighty-eight plates round out the engaging portraits and take readers through the creative process from early sketch to finished piece. Artistically inclined teens will find much to inspire them here, but they are not the obvious audience. Rather, these compelling interviews--and foreword by David Weisner--will reinforce what teachers, librarians, and parents already know: picture books matter.
--Booklist

Along with the artists' eloquent musings on their sources of inspiration, Marcus's disarming queries elicit a fine array of revealing experiences, methods of working, and motivations for illustrating for children.
--The Horn Book

Marcus is the master of asking questions, most often dealing with childhood and the discovery of artistic talent, that invite deep and detailed responses. Thus, information and insights shared by the interviewed artists are revealing and sometimes unexpected.Who knew that in her youth Vera Williams was truly a free spirit, that Sir Quentin Blake is now a Knight of the Realm, or that Maurice Sendak is such a fragile and tortured soul?
--VOYA

This volume provides inspiration and insight into the creative process.
--School Library Journal

Could be considered like chatting with your favorite American children's book authors while gathered around the kitchen table. And oh, the stories they'll tell.
--ForeWord Reviews

Along with Sendak, 20 other artists discuss in these pages their work, their childhoods and their years of creative development. In the process, we get some endearing insights into the origins of certain much-beloved books.
--The Wall Street Journal