Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (903 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1419708260 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The catalogue relies on its audience already being Sendak enthusiasts, but rarely delves deeply into his working methods or personal life, resulting in a pleasant but often superficial commemoration. Color illustrations. On a whole, they provide light and sentimental information on the artist, praising his wide-ranging work in occasionally breathless tones and applauding his contributions to everything from commercial illustration to opera, typically remaining brief if not quite pithy in doing so. (June) . If primarily for the images themselves, however, it manages to conjure a sweet sense of joy, and Sendak's own singula
David, prominent authorities on Sendak’s artwork, and is a deeply personal and thoughtful tribute to a seminal artist whose singular vision has captured the imaginations of countless children and grown-ups throughout the world. Marcus, Iona Opie, Steven Heller, and Paul O. Praise for Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work A must-have for Sendak fans.” BookPage . V. The preeminent children’s book artist of the twentieth century, Maurice Sendak and his sixty-year career are celebrated in this full-color catalog of more than two hundred images being exhibited at the Society of Illustrators in New York City from June 11August 17, 2013. Zelinsky, Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work showcases the collection of Justin G. Accompanied by twelve essays by such noted scholars and historians as Leonard S. Schiller and Denni
An unexpected joy to read. Contains many pictures from private collections that one hasn't seen before. The essays are interesting, insightful and sometimes touching. If you like Maurice Sendak, you will love this book.. Learning so much more of Sendak Hal Z. Bennett This is an extraordinary collection and tribute to Sendak. Not only does it have a wide variety of his art work, but it covers a life I knew so little about. I look forward to sharing it with my grandchildren.. Fabulous JadeBlue This over-sized book is filled with a multitude of Sendak's illustrations from his books, operas, posters, and many other works. It's a treasure trove for adult Sendak fans. Sometimes it seems as perhaps there's too much here, but that is also part of the book's charm. Thoughtful essays. Based on a recent exhibit.