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Randolph Caldecott: The Man Who Could Not Stop Drawing Leonard S. Marcus

Randolph Caldecott: The Man Who Could Not Stop Drawing By Leonard S. Marcus

Randolph Caldecott: The Man Who Could Not Stop Drawing by Leonard S. Marcus


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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.

Randolph Caldecott: The Man Who Could Not Stop Drawing Summary

Randolph Caldecott: The Man Who Could Not Stop Drawing by Leonard S. Marcus

Randolph Caldecott is best known as the namesake of the award that honours picture book illustrations, and in this inventive biography, leading children's literature scholar Leonard Marcus examines the man behind the medal. In an era when the steam engine fuelled an industrial revolution and train travel exploded people's experience of space and time, Caldecott was inspired by his surroundings to capture action, movement, and speed in a way that had never before been seen in children's picture books. Thoroughly researched and featuring extensive archival material and a treasure trove of previously unpublished drawings, including some from Caldecott's very last sketchbook, Leonard Marcus' luminous biography shows why Caldecott was indeed the father of the modern picture book and how his influence lives on in the books we love today.

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GOR009011588
9780374310257
0374310254
Randolph Caldecott: The Man Who Could Not Stop Drawing by Leonard S. Marcus
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
20130827
64
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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