Dès son plus jeune âge, Edward a toujours tracé sa propre voie, suivant ses passions et intérêts sans jamais sacrifier son individualité pour la célébrité. Ce livre biographique illustré capture parfaitement la créativité sans relâche qu'Edward insufflait à ses créations joyeusement macabres !
Keith Haring était un peintre et un homme hors du commun, au trait vibrant, qui abordait ses oeuvres avec une spontanéité et un talent constants. De son enfance heureuse en Pennsylvanie, entouré de ses trois petites soeurs, à sa fulgurante carrière artistique dans le New-York des années 80, cet album retrace sa vie avec tendresse et enthousiasme, en évoquant avec délicatesse sa relation avec Juan DuBose ou la terrible maladie qui l'emporta à l'âge de 31 ans. Le récit de Matthew Burgess permet aux enfants de découvrir le parcours de ce muraliste d'une grande générosité, qui savait si bien s'adresser à eux. Josh Cochran utilise une ligne noire et épaisse dans ses illustrations qui saisissent pleinement le sens du mouvement et la fluidité de l'oeuvre de Haring. Un hommage joyeux et vibrant qui appelle à la créativité.
REASSURING AND MAGICAL: In these unpredictable times, gentle stories have the power to reassure little readers that the most important things in life are still right in our hands. This beautiful book celebrates the enduring themes of family love, connection, and the power of memory with poignancy and care.
CELEBRATES INTERGENERATIONAL SHARING: The warmth between a grandmother and her granddaughter that this luminous picture book depicts serves as a beautiful model of the little moments that form fond memories and build lasting intergenerational relationships.
EVERYONE HAS A TREASURE: The collection of special objects in this story give a grandmother's memories and connection to her granddaughter a physicality that even the youngest readers can use their own senses to understand, reinforcing the deeper meaning and mystery each one contains.
A MEANINGFUL GIFT: With gorgeous, color-drenched illustrations and a lyrical text that illuminates a message of enduring love, this picture book makes a wonderful gift for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays, and every day of the year.
Consumer:Perfect for:
- Anyone seeking storytime books that celebrate family connection - Lovers of beautiful, poignant picture books - Anyone seeking books about the beautiful relationship between grandparent and grandchild - Gift-givers looking for distinctive books to become treasured keepsakes
From an acclaimed author and illustrator team, here is a definitive picture book biography about a true original and creative genius: Edward Gorey.
Discover the unique childhood and life of the enigmatic and eccentric Edward Gorey whose artwork and books had a profound impact on creators such as Neil Gaiman, Lemony Snicket, and Tim Burton.
Even as a young boy, readers learn that Edward constantly forged his own path, passions, and pursuits never forsaking his individuality for fame.This brilliant picture book biography is paired with a whimsical art style that captures the unrelenting creativity Edward brought to his playfully macabre creations.
