Cremation of Sam McGee

Professor of Russian History Robert Service (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

2013
Kids Can Press (Verlag)
978-1-55453-272-8 (ISBN)

Titel ist leider vergriffen;
keine Neuauflage

Artikel merken

Originally published in 1986. Ted Harrison use his signature broad brushstrokes and unconventional choice of colour to bring this gritty narrative poem by Robert Service to life. Evoking both the spare beauty and the mournful solitude of the Yukon landscape, Harrison's paintings proved the perfect match for Service's masterpiece about a doomed prospector adrift in a harsh land. Harrison's Illustrator's Notes on each page enhanced both poem and illustrations by adding valuable historical background. Upon its original publication, many recognised the book as an innovative approach to illustrating poetry for children. For years The Cremation of Sam McGee has stood out as a publishing landmark, losing none of its appeal both as a read-aloud and as a work of art This twentieth anniversary edition is a deluxe hardcover complete with a spot-varnished cover, new cover art and heavy coated stock of a book that remains as entrancing as a night sky alive with the vibrant glow of the Northern Lights. AGES: All ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour artwork

Robert Service was born in England and earned a worldwide reputation as a poet of the Arctic. He died in Europe in 1958.Ted Harrison is an internationally acclaimed artist best known for his vibrant interpretations of the Canadian North. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.9.2013
Illustrationen	Ted Harrison
Zusatzinfo	Illustrations, color
Verlagsort	West Toronto
Sprache	englisch
Maße	229 x 305 mm
Themenwelt	Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Gedichte / Lieder
ISBN-10	1-55453-272-8 / 1554532728
ISBN-13	978-1-55453-272-8 / 9781554532728
Zustand	Neuware