Name: The Boy: His Stories and how They Came to be
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Author: Oliver Jeffers
ISBN: 9780593114742

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The Boy: His Stories and how They Came to be

Type

Physical Book

Author

Oliver Jeffers

Publisher

Philomel Books

Year

2019

Language

English

Pages

168

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

26.7 x 27.2 x 2.0 cm

Weight

1.18 kg.

ISBN13

9780593114742

Synopsis "The Boy: His Stories and how They Came to be "

From beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers comes an exquisite collection of his much-loved picture books How to Catch a Star, Lost and Found, The Way Back Home, and Up and Down, along with a captivating behind-the-scenes look at the making of each! Once there was a boy, and one day . . . Within the pages of this gorgeous picture book anthology is a special letter from Oliver and more than one hundred sketches, notes, and ideas, carefully chosen from his archives and revealed here for the first time. Watch as the boy and his friends spring to life on the sketchbook pages...see the real-life starfish that appears in How to Catch a Star, learn the true story of a boy and a penguin that inspired Lost and Found, and much, much more! This incredible volume gives a unique insight into the life story of these iconic books--loved by readers across the globe--and celebrates the incredible work of one of today's most highly regarded picture book creators. The perfect gift for new parents!

Oliver Jeffers

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Oliver Jeffers creates art and tells stories: fine arts for (mainly) adults and picture books for (mainly) children. As a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture, curiosity and humor are underlying themes throughout Oliver's practice as an artist and storyteller.

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