The book makes accessible this mesmerizing material, which is otherwise lost to the public, and connects it to the artist's intriguing life. And every illustrator would love to know how he conveyed all the emotions of a spirited little girl drawn with just a few lines and dots how did he achieve such clarity in simplicity? Laurie Britton Newell's illustrated essay gathers material from Bemelmans' diverse oeuvre, from novels, autobiographical stories, humorous articles and comic strips to murals and menus for hotels and restaurants. His illustrations for the Madeline books offer a classic vision of Paris that has created a lasting impression on millions of readers. Ludwig Bemelmans grew up under the Austro-Hungarian empire and emigrated to the United States in his late teens, just escaping the outbreak of the First World War. The first title in Thames & Hudson's brand-new series, this book offers a visually rich insight into the life and work of this important artist and writer. "While almost everybody knows Ludwig Bemelmans' 'Madeline', the fact that the illustrator published over forty other titles remains a well-kept secret. Profusely illustrated with 106 illustrations. Moderate shelfwear to boards, with rubbing & wear to extremities. Pictorial cloth, 111 pages, illustrations (chiefly color) 26 cm.
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