Randolph Caldecott: The Man Who Could Not Stop Drawing
Leonard S. Marcus
Illustrated by Randolph Caldecott
27 August 2013Synopsis
Randolph Caldecott is best known as the namesake of the award that honors picture book illustrations, and in this inventive biography, leading children's literature scholar Leonard Marcus examines the man behind the medal. In an era when the steam engine fueled an industrial revolution and train travel exploded people's experience of space and time, Caldecott was inspired by his surroundings...
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27 August 2013
9780374310257Reviews
“Marcus's thorough attention to detail, sober writing, and social conscience all contribute to an exemplary juvenile biography. A handful of illustrations enliven every spread, revealing the artist's gift for capturing action in a few swift lines.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“This beautifully designed and illustrated large-format volume is a worthy tribute to the man who remains a giant in the world of children's literature.” —Booklist, starred review
“It will be a delight for picture-book enthusiasts and a provocative introduction for those who want the backstory of the man behind the medal.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“Randolph Caldecott and Edmund Evans themselves would be pleased.” —Horn Book, starred review
