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Informationen zum Autor Leonard S. Marcus; Illustrated by Randolph Caldecott Klappentext Available in time for the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott MedalNan utterly unique biography of the remarkable artist the award honors: Randolph Caldecott! the father of the modern picture book. Includes never-before-published drawings by Caldecott himself. Full color. "Marcus's thorough attention to detail, sober writing, and social conscience all contribute to an exemplary juvenile biography. A handful of illustrations enliven every spread, revealing the artist's gift for capturing action in a few swift lines." -- "Publishers Weekly", starred review "This beautifully designed and illustrated large-format volume is a worthy tribute to the man who remains a giant in the world of children's literature." -- "Booklist", starred review Zusammenfassung Randolph Caldecott is best known as the namesake of the award that honours picture book illustrations. In this inventive biography, a leading children's literature scholar examines the man behind the medal. Including drawing from Caldecott's very last sketchbook, it shows why Caldecott was indeed the father of the modern picture book.
