Pictured Worlds Masterpieces of Children's Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World

About the Book

Pictured Worlds: Masterpieces of Children's Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World by Leonard S. Marcus is a richly illustrated reference book exploring the history and development of children's book illustration across the world.

The book profiles 101 influential children's book artists from the past two centuries, examining their careers, artistic contributions and important works. It brings together established names such as John Tenniel and Maurice Sendak alongside illustrators whose contributions are less widely known.

A Global History of Children's Book Illustration

Pictured Worlds features more than 500 illustrations from children's books created across Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa. The featured works demonstrate the different artistic traditions, visual approaches and cultural influences that have shaped children's literature.

Each artist's entry includes biographical information, an overview of their career and an examination of an important book and its influence. Featured works include The Tale of the Golden Cockerel, Inch by Inch, In Fairyland, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Anno's Journey and A New Year's Reunion.

Who Is It For?

This large-format art reference book is suitable for readers interested in children's literature, illustration, graphic arts, publishing and visual culture. It can also be valuable for illustrators, designers, educators, collectors and students researching the history of children's book art.

Key Features

101 children's book illustrators; more than 500 illustrations; international history of children's book illustration; artist biographies and career overviews; analysis of influential children's books; European, American, Asian and African illustration traditions; large-format art reference book.

Product Details

Author: Leonard S. Marcus; Title: Pictured Worlds: Masterpieces of Children's Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World; Publisher: Abrams; ISBN: 9781419738982; Format: Hardcover; Pages: 431; Publication Date: 28 March 2023; Language: English; Subject: Children's Book Art and Illustration.

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