Helen Oxenbury: A Life in Illustration

Informationen zum Autor Leonard is a highly acclaimed author, whose books are about children's literature and is one of the most trusted critics in the field. One of the world’s most popular and acclaimed children’s book illustrators, and twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. Klappentext In this gift book or ideal coffee table book suitable for children and adults, author of "Show Me A Story! Why Picture Books Matter" Leonard S. Marcus tells the story of Helen Oxenbury's life and development as one of the nation's favourite illustrators with the narrative complimented at every stage with new illustrations from Helen Oxenbury herself. Zusammenfassung A fascinating! beautiful and definitive account of the life of esteemed artist Helen Oxenbury. Filled with insights that span Helen's life! from her early childhood through a unique career in children's books that began in 1964 and is still going strong today! here is an exquisitely designed and thoroughly entertaining celebration of one of the finest English illustrators of our time. Written by acclaimed author Leonard S Marcus! 'Helen Oxenbury: A Life in Illustration' is a keepsake that is sure to engage and delight everyone from scholars to art aficionados to the many children and adults who have grown up with Helen's enchanting books.

Product details

• Authors: Leonard S Marcus, Leonard S. Marcus, Marcus Leonard S.
• Assisted by: Helen Oxenbury (Illustration), Oxenbury Helen (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2018
• EAN: 9781406357943
• ISBN: 978-1-4063-5794-3
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; Illustration, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women, LITERARY CRITICISM / Children's & Young Adult Literature, Autobiography: arts & entertainment, Autobiography: arts and entertainment, Individual designers, Individual designers or design groups