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Author:

Marcus, Leonard S., 1950- author.

Title:

Helen Oxenbury : a life in illustration / Leonard S. Marcus.

Edition:

First U.S. edition.

Publisher:

Candlewick Press,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

276 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Subject:

Oxenbury, Helen.
Women illustrators--Great Britain--Biography.
Artists--Great Britain--Biography.
Illustrated children's books.
Biographies.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical referencess (pages 268-276).

Contents:

The interview -- 1938-1957: At home in London ; The territory of childhood ; The ardent youngster ; The look of things ; The spirited girl ; Glamorous images -- 1957-1962: A study in contrasts ; Comedy ; Adventure ; Turning points -- 1960s: A way to proceed ; Transition ; Global stars ; Madcap scenario -- 1970s: Outsider perspective ; A strong and forceful presence ; Motherhood and career ; A great advance -- 1980s: Charismatic entrepreneur ; Making a splash ; Assurances ; First baby board books ; Cultural shifts and trends ; A spirit of fun ; Wonderful humor ; Mishaps ; The world's children -- 1990s: The first time ; Scenes and settings ; Comings and goings ; A signal event ; Animals rebelling ; Fondest dreams ; One-off portraits ; Clever animals ; Domestic bliss ; Wonderland and beyond -- 2000s: Creation story ; Magic strings of words ; Full circle ; Luminous space ; Postscripts.

ISBN:

0763692581
9780763692582

OCLC:

(OCoLC)936143680

Locations:

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

KAPF566 -- Keokuk Public Library (Keokuk)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)