Randolph Caldecott: His Books and Illustrations for Young Readers

by Robert J. Desmarais

Book Overview

Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) was a pioneer in the way he charmed his young readers with an innovative and engaging aesthetic approach to the picture book genre. In celebration of this remarkable achievement, Desmarais offers a convincing account of how Caldecott established a new standard of taste in children's picture books. The featured books are from the author's personal collection.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1551952092
• ISBN13: 9781551952093
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: University of Alberta Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.