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From Mother Goose to Dr. Seuss : Children's Book Covers, 1860-1960 by Harold Darling (1999, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherChronicle Books
ISBN-100811818985
ISBN-139780811818988
eBay Product ID (ePID)346944
Product Key Features
Book TitleFrom Mother Goose to Dr. Seuss : Children's Book Covers, 1860-1960
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBook Printing & Binding, Children's & Young Adult Literature
Publication Year1999
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Criticism, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorHarold Darling
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight33.2 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width10 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-048960
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal686.3/0941
SynopsisThe covers of children s books dazzle us with art, enchantment, and boldly creative designs. This is especially true of books created during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, what could be called the golden age of children s book publishing. During this time, advances in printing and more eclectic tastes made for the most colorful and daring books of all. Now this treasury of children s book covers from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s reviews the full parade of this era s marvelous cover art, from brilliantly illustrated fairy tales to early editions of such favorites as Curious George Takes a Job, The Little Prince, Charlotte s Web, Babar s Picnic, Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, Alice s Adventures in Wonderland, and other classics. The masterful work of Walter Crane, Maurice Sendak, Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss), Beatrix Potter, and many others is well represented, and captions offer notes and details about each book, artist, and era. Sure to spark fond memories for those who loved books when they were kids, From Mother Goose to Dr. Seuss is also made to order for bibliophiles, artists, illustrators, and designers., Sure to spark fond memories, this treasury of children's book covers from the late-1800s to the mid-1900s highlights the marvellous cover art of the period, from the brilliantly illustrated fairy tales to early editions of favourite classics. Captions offer notes and details about each book, artist, and era. A delightful book for bibliophiles, artists, illustrators, and designers and those who just love books.
LC Classification NumberZ270.G7D37 1999
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- Mar 31, 2021
To the great books of yesteryear
Brings back memories of olden when I was in school .Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
