Candlewick Press MA | ISBN:0763635065 | File Type: PDF, 304 pages | File size: 23.Mb | May. 8th, 2012
General Literary Criticism: Conversations with 21 of the World s Most Celebrated Illustrators In compelling interviews by the acclaimed Leonard S Marcus twenty one top authors and illustrators reveal their inside stories on the art of creating picture books Max and Mickey Miss Nelson ack Quack and Mrs Mallard igeon Sylvester John Henry and a very hungry caterpillar these are just a few of the beloved picture book characters discussed in Show Me a Story Renowned children s literature authority Leonard S Marcus speaks with their creators and others twenty one 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 eighty eight fl color plates revealing each illustrator s artistic process from sketch to near final artwork in fascinating behind the scenes Why do children love and need picture books so much Recasting and greatly expanding on a volume published in 2002 as Ways of Telling Leonard S Marcus confirms that picture books matter because they make a difference in our children s lives
No comments:
Post a Comment