Description |
285 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits (some color) ; 29 cm |
Contents |
Foreword / by Raymond Briggs -- Introduction -- The early years -- The nursery classics -- A gallery of characters -- The social issues -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgements |
Summary |
Beginning with his first published illustration in 1958 and continuing through to the work he continues to produce today, this is a stunning and diverse exploration of the work of this unique and brilliant artist. Commentaries by the journalist Nicolette Jones accompany extracts and, in some cases, complete picture books, reviewing the background to Briggs's work and its underlying themes |
Notes |
"Illustrations and extracts from his work - and in some cases complete picture books - are accompanied by commentaries from the well-known journalist, Nicolette jones...." on dust cover |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
Subject |
Briggs, Raymond, 1934- -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Briggs, Raymond -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Picture books for children -- Great Britain -- History and criticism.
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Illustrated children's books -- Great Britain.
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Illustrators -- Great Britain -- 20th century.
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Pictorial books
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Picture books for children -- Authorship.
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Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Author |
Jones, Nicolette.
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ISBN |
0224064789 : |
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