Creator of Animalia, The Eleventh Hour, The Waterhole and many other bestselling titles, Graeme Base has won the hearts of children and adults around the world with his lavishly illustrated picture books. The Art of Graeme Base explores the life and work of this remarkable artist, and includes more than 200 illustrations, many of which have never been seen before. In this delightful account, former Penguin publisher Julie Watts looks closely at what went on behind the making of each of his books, as well as the creation of his musical and screen works. The Art of Graeme Base invites readers of all ages to share his journey and to witness the development of a unique brand of genius. ReviewsGr 7 Up-From childhood, Base showed a gift for drawing, writing, and music, and, in the course of his 25-year career, he has made bountiful use of all three talents. Using a chronological approach, Watts traces the inspiration and creation of each of Base's books, supplying publishing anecdotes as well as information about accompanying musical and cinematic works, such as a television series based on Animalia. Throughout, integrated quotes by the illustrator deepen the text, as do his often-witty captions for the visuals. As always with Base, research prefaces work on a book. For Sign of the Seahorse he traveled to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, where his developing concern for the environment led him to give an ecological twist to the story-accomplished subtly and with great imagination. Watts closes with comments about Base's most recent book, Enigma, suggesting that with his ideas, energy, and artistry, the man's remarkable publishing journey is far from over. With more than 200 beautifully rendered illustrations, this book will fascinate browsers, leading them into a highly entertaining and informative text. Base's fans of any age will be intrigued.-Barbara Elleman, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. |
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