112 pp., including indexes to artists and poets; 4to; black cloth in color illustrated jacket. Mysterious horses, wicked dragons, purple cows, and cowardly lions are just a few of the incredible creatures and bizarre beasts found in this beautifully illustrated book that introduces young people to the delights of poetry and art. The editor draws on poetry from over twenty-five poets from Aesop to Yeats and the paintings, photographs, and other works of art by as many artists to illustrate the text, including Romare Bearden, Cecilia Beaux, Winslow Homer, Oskar Kokoschka, Berthe Morisot, Andy Warhol, Henry Moore, Bill Traylor, among others. A beautifully conceived and produced volume.; Signed by Author(s)
Title: Imaginary Animals: Poetry and Art for Young People
Edition: First Edition
ISBN Number: 0810934701
ISBN-13: 9780810934702
Location Published: Harry N Abrams Inc: 1996
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: As New in As New dust jacket
Inscription: Signed by Author
Categories: Childrens Literature
Seller ID: 00613
Keywords: animals natural history
