The Magic Bookcase
$44.34
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
10 November 2020
Summary
Hans Christian Andersen Medalist Robert Ingpen brings classic stories to life in a collection that serves as his magnum opus to the imagination.
A goblin named Tally guides readers through a more-than-20-foot-long foldout reproduction of the massive mural Ingpen painted of “a room with bookcase walls” where instead of the great storybooks themselves their most colorful characters come alive.
World-renowned illustrator Robert Ingpen begins his magical journey through the world …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781662650017 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1662650019 |
| Author: | Robert Ingpen |
| Publisher: | Astra Publishing House |
| Imprint: | Astra Publishing House |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 10 November 2020 |
| Weight: | 533g |
| Dimensions: | 292mm x 220mm |
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Critics Review
Featured in New York Times Book Review “8 Picture Books About Books”““A goblin named Tally guides readers through a more-than-20-foot-long foldout reproduction of the massive mural Ingram painted of ‘a room with bookcase walls’ where instead of the great storybooks themselves their most colorful characters come alive.“—New York Times Book Review“Ingpen spins a fantastic spell in this imaginative book….Beautiful to look at…these pictures absolutely deserve to be pored over.“—Read and Reviews blog
About The Author
Robert Ingpen
Robert Ingpen was born in Geelong, Australia. He began studying illustration and design at the Royal Melbourne Technical College (now RMIT University). Since 1970 he has written and illustrated well over one hundred books, and in 1986 he was awarded the highest honor in the children’s book world, the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, for his long term contribution to international children’s literature. His books include The Dreamkeeper, If You Wish, and The Ugly Duckling.
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