Pictured worlds : masterpieces of children's book art by 101 essential illustrators from around the world / Leonard S. Marcus.

Title :

Pictured worlds : masterpieces of children's book art by 101 essential illustrators from around the world

Author:

Marcus, Leonard S., 1950-

Format:

Books

Summary:

"In Pictured Worlds, renowned historian Leonard S. Marcus shares his incomparable knowledge of this global cultural phenomenon in the definitive reference work on children's book illustration. The author of more than 25 award-winning books, Marcus here highlights an international roster of 101 artists of the last 250 years whose touchstone achievements collectively chart the major trends and turning points in the history of children's book illustration. While some illustrators explored in this lively volume (John Tenniel, Maurice Sendak) have become household names, Marcus's wide-ranging survey also shines a light on several lesser-known figures whose unique contributions merit a closer look. The result is a sweeping chronicle of a vibrant art form and cultural driver that has touched the lives of literate peoples everywhere. Over 400 illustrations showcase landmark books from Great Britain, the United States, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Czech Republic, Russia, Japan, China, Korea, Bulgaria, Argentina, Cameroon, and more"--Amazon.

Language:

English

ISBN - ISSN:

9781419738982

Physical Description:

431 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

Contents:

Introduction -- A note about dates and names -- Illustrators. Akaba Suekichi -- Anno Mitsumasa -- Edward Ardizzzone -- Isabelle Arsenault -- Ludwig Bemelmans -- Elsa Beskow -- Ivan Bilibin -- Quentin Blake -- Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel -- Marcia Brown -- Anthony Browne -- Dick Bruna -- Ashley Bryan -- John Burningham -- Virginia Lee Burton -- Wilhelm Busch -- Randolph Caldecott -- Eric Carle -- Jean Charlot -- Chihiro Iwasaki -- Bryan Collier -- Walter Crane -- Kitty Crowther -- George Cruikshank -- Ingri D'Aulaire and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire -- Jean de Brunhoff -- W. W. Denslow -- Richard Doyle -- Edmund Dulac -- Roger Duvoisin -- Christian Epanya -- Marie Hall Ets -- Marjorie Flack -- Antonio Frasconi -- Don Freeman -- Wanda Gág -- Tibor Gergely -- Kate Greenaway -- Hergé -- Tana Hoban -- Heinrich Hoffmann -- Clement Hurd -- Robert Ingpen -- Roberto Innocenti -- Isol -- Crockett Johnson -- Ezra Jack Keats -- Vojtěch Kubašta -- Carl Larsson -- Edward Lear -- Suzy Lee -- Leo Lionni -- David Macaulay -- James Marshall -- Robert McCloskey -- Lothar Meggendorfer -- Roger Mello -- Yuyi Morales -- Bruno Munari -- William Nicholson -- Helen Oxenbury -- Květa Pacovská -- Nathalie Parain -- Jerry Pinkney -- Nikolai Popov -- Beatrix Potter -- Alice Provensen and Martin Provensen -- Howard Pyle -- Arthur Rackham -- Paul Rand -- Chris Raschka -- H. A. Rey and Margaret Rey -- Feodor Rojankovsky -- Robert Sabuda -- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry -- Richard Scarry -- Binette Schroeder -- Ronald Searle -- Brian Selznick -- Maurice Sendak -- Dr. Seuss -- Ernest H. Shepard -- Peter Sís -- Esphyr Slobodkina -- Lane Smith -- William Steig -- Shaun Tan -- Gustaf Tenggren -- John Tenniel -- Walter Trier -- Tomi Ungerer -- Chris Van Allsburg -- Leonard Weisgard -- Walter Wick -- David Wiesner -- Mo Willems -- Garth Williams -- N. C. Wyeth -- Zhang Leping -- Zhu Cheng-Liang -- Lisbeth Zwerger -- Acknowledgments -- A chronology of books.

Subject:

Illustrators.

Illustrated children's books -- History.

Illustration of books -- History.

Illustrated works.

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Pictured Worlds is a lavishly illustrated, large-format reference book highlighting the work of 101 top children's illustrators.

In Pictured Worlds , renowned historian Leonard S. Marcus shares his incomparable knowledge of illustrated children's books, which came of age in the 18th century when John Newbery set a model for tailoring books to the interests and capabilities of young readers and went on to become a global cultural phenomenon. The author of more than 25 award-winning books, Marcus here highlights an international roster of 101 artists of the past 200 years whose touchstone achievements collectively chart the major trends and turning points in the history of children's book illustration. While some illustrators explored in this lively volume (John Tenniel, Maurice Sendak) have become household names, Marcus's wide-ranging survey also shines a light on several lesser-known figures whose unique contributions merit a closer look. The result is a sweeping chronicle of a vibrant art form and cultural driver that has touched the lives of literate peoples everywhere.

More than 500 illustrations showcase landmark books from Great Britain, the United States, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Czech Republic, Russia, Japan, China, Korea, Bulgaria, Argentina, Cameroon, and more. Each illustrated entry comprises an artist's biography and career overview and a deep dive into a pivotal book and its legacy. Featured books include Ivan Bilibin's The Tale of the Golden Cockerel , Leo Lionni's Inch by Inch , Richard Doyle's In Fairyland , Květa Pacovská's One, Five, Many , Helen Oxenbury's We're Going on a Bear Hunt , Anno Mitsumasa's Anno's Journey , and Zhu Cheng-Liang's A New Year's Reunion , as well as the books that introduced such iconic characters as Alice, Max, Struwwelpeter, the Little Prince, and Winnie-the-Pooh.

At once a celebration of illustrated children's books and an essential reference work, Pictured Worlds encapsulates, in the author's words, "the special nature of the illustrated children's book as a cultural enterprise that is at once a rewarding art form, a bridge across cultures, and a ladder between generations."

Author Notes

Leonard S. Marcus is one of the world's leading authorities on children's books and the people who create them. His award-winning books include Golden Legacy: The Story of Golden Books , Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened by the Moon , and Show Me a Story!: Why Picture Books Matter . A frequent contributor to the New York Times Book Review and a commentator on radio and television, Marcus is a founding trustee of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. He teaches at the School of Visual Arts and lectures about his work across the world. He lives in New York City.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

A stunning collection that presents a treasure trove of children's books' history. The 101 artists featured each made an extraordinary contribution to the illustrated children's book form. Most of them have been lauded with Caldecotts, Hans Christian Awards, or Kate Greenaway Medals. Featured are many familiar creators, such as Eric Carle, Ashley Bryan, Virginia Lee Burton, and Yuyi Morales. Renowned international artists include Akaba Suekichi, Elsa Beskow, and Christian Epanya. Unfortunately, only a handful of the subjects are BIPOC, reflective of the very white children's books publishing landscape. Each person is accompanied by an example of their work. Photos, reproductions, biographies, and publication histories are shared for each. These elements prove why the artists merit inclusion in this compendium of greats. The impeccable design and author's expertise will delight children's lit aficionados and academics. VERDICT A work of art in itself, this volume about the picture book art form is a must-have for shelves celebrating children's books.--Shelley M. Diaz

Publisher's Weekly Review

In this definitive reference work, children's book historian Marcus (Mr. Lincoln Sits for His Portrait) spotlights 101 influential children's book artists from the past two centuries. An "endlessly surprising art form and a bridge between generations," illustrated children's books exploded in popularity in the late 19th century thanks to rising literacy rates and new printing technologies. The form has seen no shortage of innovation since, Marcus notes. Among the artists surveyed are British illustrator George Cruikshank, who brought his "comedic zest" to depictions of giants and ogres in the 1823 Brothers Grimm's Collection of Popular Stories (its first appearance in English); four-time Caldecott Honor winner Bryan Collier, whose "mesmerizing trademark watercolor" style complemented the "joyful, high-energy rhythm" of Troy Andrews's 2015 Trombone Shorty; and Eric Carle, who was best known for his collage illustrations made from "sumptuous hand-painted paper" as seen in, among other of Carle's classics, 1969's The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Marcus also highlights lesser-known and international artists, such as Japanese illustrator Chihiro Iwasaki and German Binette Schroeder. By delving into myriad artists' styles in language that's reader-friendly without eliding technical detail, Marcus leaves readers to look at the artworks showcased throughout in new ways. Fans of art history and children's literature will adore this. (Mar.)