Masters of American Illustration

Masters of American Illustration
Author: Frederic Taraba
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Graphic arts
ISBN: 9780982004142

From 1989 to 2001, author Fred Taraba was a regular contributor to the graphic arts publication, Step-By-Step Graphics. His column, Methods of the Masters, documented the lives and working methods of some of America s finest Golden Age illustrators. While a number of other writers contributed to the regular column, Fred himself wrote 41 installments. This book is a compilation of those 41 classic articles, which have been extensively reworked and revised with completely new artwork especially prepared for this volume. Featuring 41 of America's greatest illustrators, this book is a showcase for hundreds of reproductions of original paintings, photographs, and tearsheets of vintage printed ephemeral materials. Each artist's life and career is discussed, and their working methods are described in detail. This book is destined to be a classic, and belongs on the bookself of every serious student of American illustration history.

The Art of American Book Covers,1875-1930

The Art of American Book Covers,1875-1930
Author: Richard Minsky
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Book cover art
ISBN: 9780807616024

From floral patterns to cityscapes, the boldest book designs of a golden age are gathered here in full color.

I Dream of Popo

I Dream of Popo
Author: Livia Blackburne
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250819954

From New York Times bestselling author Livia Blackburne and illustrator Julia Kuo, here is I Dream of Popo. This delicate, emotionally rich picture book celebrates a special connection that crosses time zones and oceans as Popo and her granddaughter hold each other in their hearts forever. I dream with Popo as she rocks me in her arms. I wave at Popo before I board my flight. I talk to Popo from across the sea. I tell Popo about my adventures. When a young girl and her family emigrate from Taiwan to America, she leaves behind her beloved popo, her grandmother. She misses her popo every day, but even if their visits are fleeting, their love is ever true and strong. A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021 A Booklist Editors' Choice Winner for 2021

75 Years of Children's Book Week Posters

75 Years of Children's Book Week Posters
Author: Children's Book Council (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 104
Release: 1994
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Reproduces posters drawn to promote Children's Book Week, 1919 through 1994, along with brief biographies of the illustrators.

Myth, Magic and Mystery

Myth, Magic and Mystery
Author: Michael Patrick Hearn
Publisher: Roberts Rinehart Pub
Total Pages: 242
Release: 1996
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781570980794

The finest work of every prominent children's book illustrator of the 20th century, including Tomi Ungerer, N. C. Wyeth, Beatrix Potter, Maurice Sendak, Dr. Suess, Edward Gorey, and many others, is explored in this invaluable book.

Let's Do Everything and Nothing

Let's Do Everything and Nothing
Author: Julia Kuo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-03-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250774349

Illustrations and text celebrate the special moments--both big and small--that a caregiver and child share.

The American Art Book

The American Art Book
Author:
Publisher: Phaidon Press Limited
Total Pages: 526
Release: 1999
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Covering three centuries, this vibrant, fresh overview ranges from Puritan portraits to the American Impressionists to the videos and digital works of today's most intriguing conceptual artists. 500 color illustrations.

American Illustration 38

American Illustration 38
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-11-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781886212527

American Illustration 38 presents the year's best photographs from 2018 as selected by a jury of art and design experts. From over 7,000 images submitted to our annual competition, the jury selected only 362 illustrations to be presented in the oversized, beautifully printed, deluxe, hardcover, 384-page annual award book. The AI38 jury included: Christopher Brand, Crown Publishing; Hannah K Lee, The New York Times; Janet Michaud, Politico; Dennis Huyhn, Buzzfeed; Maria G. Keehan, Smithsonian; Aaron Rinas, Art + Mechanical; and Marianne Seregi, National Geographic.