Name: The Boy: His Stories and how They Came to be
Price: 60.78 NZD
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Author: Oliver Jeffers
ISBN: 9780008294342

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The Boy: His Stories and how They Came to be

Type

Physical Book

Author

Oliver Jeffers

Publisher

Harpercollins

Synopsis "The Boy: His Stories and how They Came to be "

A spectacular collection of four much-loved modern classics from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers, along with a captivating behind-the-scenes look at the making of each in four fascinating sketchbook sections.Contains the following stories:How to Catch a StarLost and FoundThe Way Back HomeUp and DownAlso within the pages of this exquisite collection is a special letter from Oliver Jeffers and more than 100 wonderfully distinctive sketches, notes and ideas, carefully chosen from his archives and revealed here for the first time. Watch as the boy and his friends spring to life on the sketchbook pages. See the real-life starfish that appears in How to Catch a Star, learn the true story of the boy and the penguin who inspired Lost and Found and find out what the Martian’s dad looks like! With all these things, and more, this incredible volume gives a unique insight into the life story of the iconic books – loved by readers the world over – and celebrates the incredible work of one of today’s most popular and highly regarded picture book creators.

Oliver Jeffers

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Oliver Jeffers creates art and tells stories: fine arts for (mainly) adults and picture books for (mainly) children. As a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture, curiosity and humor are underlying themes throughout Oliver's practice as an artist and storyteller.

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