Randolph Caldecott : his books and illustrations for young readers /
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| Author / Creator: | Desmarais, Robert J. |
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| Imprint: | Edmonton : University of Alberta Libraries, c2006. |
| Description: | xviii, 118 p. : ill., 99 col.plates ; 23 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6858800 |
| Summary: | Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) was a pioneer in the way he charmed his young readers with an innovative and engaging aesthetic approach to the picture book genre. In celebration of this remarkable achievement, Desmarais offers a convincing account of how Caldecott established a new standard of taste in children's picture books. The featured books are from the author's personal collection. |
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| Item Description: | "June to September, 2006, Bruce Peel Special Collections Library, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada." |
| Physical Description: | xviii, 118 p. : ill., 99 col.plates ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 116). |
| ISBN: | 1551952076 9781551952079 1551952092 9781551952093 |