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Author Briggs, Raymond.

Title Blooming books / Raymond Briggs ; words by Nicolette Jones
Published London : Jonathan Cape in association with Puffin Books, 2003

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 W'PONDS CRC  741.642092 Briggs Bri/Bbo  AVAILABLE
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.
Briggs, Raymond -- Criticism and interpretation.
Picture books for children -- Great Britain -- History and criticism.
Illustrated children's books -- Great Britain.
Illustrators -- Great Britain -- 20th century.
Pictorial books
Picture books for children -- Authorship.
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Author Jones, Nicolette.
ISBN 0224064789 :
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