Illustrated Children's Books is a detailed look into the design and
stories of children's books, focusing on the well-known illustrators and
characters that have influenced readers of all ages.
Illustrated Children's Books goes back and visits the history of
children's books, looking at the design and characters of these well
loved tales. It takes us on a visual journey of the development of
children's illustrations throughout the ages, the 'notion of childhood',
historical facts and the design and illustration of these memorable
books. Includes a foreword by the current Children's Laureate Anthony
Browne.
From classics such as John Tenniel's Alice in Wonderland and Winnie the
Pooh, to well-known illustrators such as Quentin Blake, this book
explores the cover design, character illustration and interiors of these
well-loved stories. With commentary from some of the most renowned
illustrators of the day, the book examines the iconic design of
children's illustrated storytelling and provides background information
on the authors and illustrators.
Illustrated Children's Books features perennial favourites such as Dr
Seuss, Miffy, Eric Carle's The Hungry Caterpillar, Maurice Sendak's
Where the Wild Things Are as well as recent successes such as Oliver
Jeffers' The Incredible Book Eating Boy.
With essays from Peter Hunt and Lisa Sainsbury. Peter Hunt is the
Professor Emeritus in Children's Literature at Cardiff University and
awarded the International Brothers Grimm Award for services to
children's literature in 2003. Lisa Sainsbury is based at the National
Centre for Research in Children's Literature at Roehampton University.
