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Burningham, John.
John Burningham. [Signed first edition]
Publisher: Jonathan Cape, London;
Date of Publication: 2003
Stock Code: 14868
First edition. Folio, pp., 223. Richly illustrated throughout. Publisher’s plum cloth with gilt titles to spine, in an unclipped pictorial dust-jacket. A near fine copy, boldly signed by John Burningham to the title page. A celebration of Burningham’s extraordinary life in illustration, starting with Borka, the author’s first children's book which won him the Kate Greenaway medal. Beautifully illustrated throughout with numerous examples of Burningham’s much-loved illustrations, accompanied with sketches and photographs which highlight his life and creative practice. With a foreword by Maurice Sendak. Heavyweight, so an additional postage contribution may be requested for shipping to overseas addresses.
£125.00