Before They Were Artists: Famous Illustrators As Kids by Elizabeth Haidle (Engli

Description: Before They Were Artists: Famous Illustrators As Kids by Elizabeth Haidle This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel anthology brings to life the childhood experiences of beloved artists and illustrators such as Wanda Gág, Maurice Sendak, and Jerry Pinkney. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel anthology brings to life the childhood experiences of beloved artists and illustrators such as Wanda Gag, Maurice Sendak, and Jerry Pinkney. Stylish illustrations paired with small vignettes and anecdotes from the artists early lives helps illuminate the hard work, triumphs, failures, and inspiration that helped forge their successful careers. What makes an artist? What sparks their imagination? Where do their creativity and unique style come from? Striking illustrations and a graphic novel format bring to life this anthology of legendary artists and their childhoods. Featuring beloved artists such as Wanda Gag, Maurice Sendak, Tove Jansson, Jerry Pinkney, Yuyi Morales and Hayao Miyazaki, these stories capture the childhood triumphs, failures, and inspirations that predated their careers. Children will see themselves in these portraits and wonder if they, too, might have it in them to make art. A celebration of creativity, this collective graphic biography is sprinkled throughout with writing wisdom and inspiring quotes. Look for the companion book Before They Were Authors: Famous Writers as Kids. AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: Elizabeth Haidle is the co-founder of Mascot Press, creating thought-provoking comics and animations. She has an incurable passion for illustrated biographies and low-maintenance gardening. Her first book, at age 13, was about a grumpy elf with a pet snail. Bill Peet is her favorite childrens book author. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Author Biography Elizabeth Haidle is the co-founder of Mascot Press, creating thought-provoking comics and animations. She has an incurable passion for illustrated biographies and low-maintenance gardening. Her first book, at age 13, was about a grumpy elf with a pet snail. Bill Peet is her favorite childrens book author. She lives in Portland, Oregon.itter: @ehaidleInstagram: @ehaidle Elizabeth Haidle is the co-founder of Mascot Press, creating thought-provoking comics and animations. She has an incurable passion for illustrated biographies and low-maintenance gardening. Her first book, at age 13, was about a grumpy elf with a pet snail. Bill Peet is her favorite childrens book author. She lives in Portland, Oregon.itter: @ehaidleInstagram: @ehaidle Review "An engaging and informative look at artists who have shaped millions of childrens visual worlds."—Publishers Weekly "Following up on her Before They Were Authors (2019), Haidle pays tribute to another worthy and diverse set of creative talents....readers will be left knowing these iconic figures better."—Kirkus — Review Quote "Following up on her Before They Were Authors (2019), Haidle pays tribute to another worthy and diverse set of creative talents....readers will be left knowing these iconic figures better."-- Kirkus Details ISBN1328801543 Pages 64 Audience Age 8-12 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1328801543 ISBN-13 9781328801548 Format Hardcover Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Author Elizabeth Haidle AU Release Date 2021-06-04 NZ Release Date 2021-06-04 US Release Date 2021-06-04 Publication Date 2021-06-04 UK Release Date 2021-06-04 Illustrator Elizabeth Haidle Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Clarion Books DEWEY 741.60922 Audience Childrens (6-12) Imprint US Clarion Books Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132318337;

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