Myth, magic and mystery : one hundred years of American children's book illustration /
This volume is a comprehensive survey of American children's book illustration, from the turn of the century to the present. It contains a collection of works of well-known children's book illustrators such as N.C. Wyeth, Chris Van Allsburg, Maurice Sendak, Dr. Seuss, Edward Gorey, Tomi Un...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Boulder, Colo. : [Norfolk, Va.] :
Roberts Rinehart Publishers ; In cooperation with the Chrysler Museum of Art,
[1996]
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| Summary: | This volume is a comprehensive survey of American children's book illustration, from the turn of the century to the present. It contains a collection of works of well-known children's book illustrators such as N.C. Wyeth, Chris Van Allsburg, Maurice Sendak, Dr. Seuss, Edward Gorey, Tomi Ungerer, and others. Essays explore four major themes -- alphabets and nursery rhymes; myths, fables, and fairy tales; stories for young listeners and readers; and adolescent adventures and mysteries -- through the works of yesterday's masters. |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 242 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-235) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1570980799 (pbk.) 1570980802 (cloth) |