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Pictured Worlds

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

by Leonard S. Marcus
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A lavishly illustrated, large-format reference book highlighting the work of 101 top childrenâs illustrators
The illustrated childrenâs book came of age in the 18th century alongside the rising middle-class demand for economic and social advancement. Inspired by philosopher John Lockeâs prescient insights into child development, London publisher John Newbery established the first commercial market for illustrated âjuvenilesâ in the West, and the impact of the model he set for books tailored to the interests and capabilities of young readers has spanned the globe, spurring higher literacy rates, cultural enfranchisement, and a better life for generations of children.
In Pictured Worlds, renowned historian Leonard S. Marcus shares his incomparable knowledge of this global cultural phenomenon in the definitive reference work on childrenâs 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 childrenâs book illustration. While some illustrators explored in this lively volume (John Tenniel, Maurice Sendak) have become household names, Marcusâs 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.
Each illustrated entry is comprised of an artistâs biography and career overview and a deep-dive look at a pivotal book and its legacy. Featured books include Ivan Bilibinâs The Golden Cockerel, Leo Lionniâs Inch by Inch, Richard Doyleâs In Fairyland, Kveta Pacovskáâs One, Five, Many, Helen Oxenburyâs Weâre Going On a Bear Hunt, Mitsumasa Annoâs Annoâs Journey, and Zhu Cheng-Liangâs A New Yearâs 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 childrenâs books and an essential reference work, Pictured Worlds encapsulates, in the authorâs words, âthe special nature of the illustrated childrenâs book as a cultural enterprise that is at once a rewarding art form, a bridge across cultures, and a ladder between generations.â

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    March 28, 2023

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      • ISBN: 9781683356592

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      • ISBN: 9781683356592
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