Robert Lawson: Illustrator
Author:
Helen L. Jones
Publication:
1972 by Little, Brown & Company
Genre:
Art, Non-fiction
Pages:
121
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A selection of His
Characteristic Illustrations
and Samples of His Etchings
With Introduction and Comment
by HELEN L. JONES
In the future when the question is asked "Who were the illustrators who made a lasting impression on books published in the twentieth century?" one of the first names that is sure to be mentioned is Robert Lawson.
As Helen Jones, Mr. Lawson's editor at Little, Brown and Company, says in her introduction, "If a capacity to take infinite pains is the mark of genius...then Robert Lawson's genius is unquestionable. He took pains with each line he drew, each background he textured, each detail he represented."
In addition to Mr. Lawson's perfectionism, the great appeal of his illustrations arises from his direct and honest approach to both his subject and his readers. Books like Ferdinand, Ben and Me, Rabbit Hill and Mr. Popper's Penguins remain as fresh today as the day they were published. It is hoped that this book will show why.
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Helen L. Jones
AmericanHelen Jones was for many years editor of the Children's Book Department at Little, Brown and Company. In that capacity she worked closely with Rober... See more
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