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Title:
Before they were artists : famous illustrators as kids [graphic novel]
Author:
Haidle, Elizabeth, 1974- author, illustrator.
ISBN:
1328801543

9781328801548
Physical Description:
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
General Note:
Chiefly illustrations.
Contents:
Introduction : what makes an illustrator? -- Wanda Gág -- Maurice Sendak -- Tove Jansson -- Jerry Pinkney -- Yuyi Morales -- Hayao Miyazaki.
Abstract:
Brings to life the childhood experiences of beloved artists and illustrators such as Wanda Gág, Maurice Sendak, and Jerry Pinkney. Stylish illustrations paired with small vignettes and anecdotes from the artists' early lives helps illuminate the hard work, triumphs, failures, and inspiration that helped forge their successful careers.