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The Art of Graeme Base Hardcover – September 1, 2008

by Julie Watts (Author), Graeme Base (Illustrator)
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“With the eye of a Renaissance painter and the ear of Dr. Seuss, Aussie Graeme Base is not your basic children’s book author.” —People

 

This unique book, lavishly illustrated with original art and offering never before seen photographs and art, is an evocative look at the life and work of beloved and bestselling author and artist Graeme Base, the creator of the children’s classics Animalia and The Eleventh Hour, as well as recent bestsellers The Water Hole, Jungle Drums, and Uno’s Garden. This book goes beyond his children’s book legacy to offer a candid peek into the mind of a creative genius.

 

Beginning with Base’s own storybook childhood in England, we see how his imagination was fed by his family’s love of music, literature, and nature; and how his talent was enriched by travel, teachers, friends, and his wife and their three children.

 

From Base’s earliest drawings, pop-up cards, and homemade board games, through his years as a teenager and rock musician, and through a quarter-century of published books, we learn about the artists, musicians, writers, and humorists who inspired him, and witness the working of one artist’s extraordinary mind.

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  1. Print length
    244 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Abrams
  4. Publication date
    September 1, 2008
  5. Grade level
    8 and up
  6. Reading age
    13 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    11.5 x 1 x 11 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0810971437
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0810971431
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Grade 7 Up—From childhood, Base showed a gift for drawing, writing, and music, and, in the course of his 25-year career, he has made bountiful use of all three talents. Using a chronological approach, Watts traces the inspiration and creation of each of Base's books, supplying publishing anecdotes as well as information about accompanying musical and cinematic works, such as a television series based on Animalia. Throughout, integrated quotes by the illustrator deepen the text, as do his often-witty captions for the visuals. As always with Base, research prefaces work on a book. For Sign of the Seahorse he traveled to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, where his developing concern for the environment led him to give an ecological twist to the story-accomplished subtly and with great imagination. Watts closes with comments about Base's most recent book, Enigma, suggesting that with his ideas, energy, and artistry, the man's remarkable publishing journey is far from over. With more than 200 beautifully rendered illustrations, this book will fascinate browsers, leading them into a highly entertaining and informative text. Base's fans of any age will be intrigued.—Barbara Elleman, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA
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About the Author

Julie Watts worked for eighteen years as a publisher of books for children and young adults at Penguin Books Australia, collaborating with many celebrated authors and illustrators, including Graeme Base.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abrams; First Edition (1st printing) (September 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 244 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0810971437
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0810971431
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.5 x 1 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Rosier
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2012
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My family has been a big fan of Graeme Base since Animalia. I have given countless number of his books as gifts and they were loved by all recipients. This book focuses on his art: how he began and as his talent matured and developed. It is fascinating to learn how he imagines his drawings and how he reaches his final results. Few children's books are as artistically mature as his, and it is a wonderful and unforgettable way to teach children about both art and literature. Base is a truly gifted artist and it is a pleasure to sit and enjoy his illustrations in this beautiful book. Well done!
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J. Young
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021
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One of my favorite artists. Fast shipping, thank you
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Kalispell Resident
5.0 out of 5 stars Art of Graeme Base
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2012
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Beautiful book and written very well...enjoyed the read. It is a biography besides and art book which was a pleasant surprise. The background information about his books makes them even more enjoyable. This is more an adult read than a young child read but older children may find the information about the author and his books interesting.
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Jazi
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019
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Great book, great price and fantastic condition. Would purchase again.
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pam howard
4.0 out of 5 stars Speedy Delivery
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2019
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The book was in fair condition, the top of the pages appeared to of been water damaged at some stage, but other than that good value for money.
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Bigfot
5.0 out of 5 stars great additon to any ones collection who loves great illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2013
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did not know this was out there. When i saw it I had to have a copy. It is perfect. One one the era's best artists and the collection is prefect.

I must for anyone who grew up with Graeme Base's book
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maryellen
5.0 out of 5 stars Art with animals & love.
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2014
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Love Graeme Base. Have gobs of his books. The art work in great & the sometime hidden pictures are a blast to discover!
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Joan Stone
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful book. Graeme Base's books are great
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2015
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This is a wonderful book. Graeme Base's books are great. My family enjoys them.
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