Marcus, Leonard S.

"Historian Leonard S. Marcus shares his . . . knowledge of this global cultural phenomenon in the definitive reference work on children's book illustration. The author . . . highlights an international roster of 101 artists of the last 250 years whose touchstone achievements collectively chart the major trends and turning points in the history of children's book illustration"--OCLC.

Thirteen leading authors of books for young people speak out about the experience of having their work challenged or banned in the United States today. In interviews, they reflect on the nature of freedom of expression, the impact of censorship, and the support network that has grown up to defend against attempts to limit those rights. Readers will grasp more fully what is at stake when freedom of expression comes under threat, and of the history that lies behind contemporary First Amendment challenges.

"A middle-grade nonfiction book about one of America's most historically resonant images, the circumstances surrounding its creation, and the larger story it tells about Abraham Lincoln's life"--.

"Children's and young adult authors speak out about what it's like to have . . . work banned or challenged in . . . [contemporary] . . . America"--Amazon.com.

"Respected anthologist Leonard S. Marcus turns his literary microscope to the world of comics, which has lately morphed and matured at a furious pace. Powerful influences from manga to the movies to underground comix have influenced the thirteen artists and writers interviewed in these pages to create their own word-and-picture narratives. Here are their ... stories: true tales from the crucible of creative struggles that led each to become a master of one of today's most vibrant art forms. The book also contains an original graphic short on the common theme of "the city" from each of the artists, a mini-comic set in a cityscape of their choosing--present-day, historical, or imaginary"--Amazon.com.

Presents a collection of ten popular Golden books illustrated by Garth Williams, and includes brief biographical information about the twentieth-century artist.

In the late nineteenth century, Randolph Caldecott was already a renowned illustrator when he devised a new means of telling a story--and gave rise to the modern-day picture book. Includes a list of books by Randolph Caldecott.

Profiles six Caldecott award winning books and their authors, including Robert McCloskey's "Make Way for Ducklings," Marcia Brown's "Cinderella," Chris Van Allsburg's "Jumanji," and David Wiesner's "Tuesday.".