Pictured Worlds: Masterpieces of Children’s Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World...

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Leonard Marcus

Pictured Worlds

Masterpieces of Children’s Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World

Leonard Marcus

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English

Harry N Abrams
30 March 2023

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Reference works

The illustrated children’s book came of age in the 18th century alongside the rising middle-class demand for economic and social advancement. Inspired by philosopher John Locke’s prescient insights into child development, London publisher John Newbery established the first commercial market for illustrated “juveniles” in the West, and the impact of the model he set for books tailored to the interests and capabilities of young readers has spanned the globe, spurring higher literacy rates, cultural enfranchisement, and a better life for generations of children.

By: Leonard Marcus
Imprint: Harry N Abrams
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 229mm,
ISBN: 9781419738982
ISBN 10: 1419738984
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 30 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Leonard S. Marcus is one of the world's leading authorities on children's books and the people who create them. His award-winning books include Golden Legacy: The Story of Golden Books, Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened by the Moon, and Show Me a Story!: Why Picture Books Matter. A frequent contributor to the New York Times Book Review and commentator on radio and television, Marcus is a founding trustee of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. He teaches at the School of Visual Arts and lectures about his work across the world.