Former leading New Zealand publisher and bookseller, and widely experienced judge of both the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the Montana New Zealand Book Awards, talks about what he is currently reading, what impresses him and what doesn't, along with chat about the international English language book scene, and links to sites of interest to booklovers.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Inside The Mind Of The World's Naughtiest Children's Book Illustrator
"Tomi Ungerer was, for a brief reign, the king of children's illustration.
After moving to New York in 1956, the French artist and writer published a succession of unusual yet wildly successful children's books, including The Three Robbers, about a trio of winsome burglars, and Crictor, about a rather unlikely protagonist -- a lovable snake. From the start, Ungerer held a special place in his heart for the outsider, the underdog, the weirdo, the trickster.
This unusual vantage point, along with a ravenous imagination and wicked dark side, set Ungerer apart from the traditional "happily ever after" children's book originator." (Read more here)
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