Great Expectations
By (Author) Scott McKowen
Afterword by Arthur Pober
By (author) Charles Dickens
Union Square & Co.
Sterling
4th September 2012
United States
Children
Fiction
823.8
Hardback
512
Width 156mm, Height 203mm
Ages 10 and up
The bestselling "Unabridged Classics" series continues with Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations", one of the most beloved and popular novels of all time. When Philip Pirrip, nicknamed Pip, is approached by an escaped convict and forced to steal food and supplies, he little realises how this act will alter his life. This handsome, unabridged edition, with striking illustrations by Scott McKowen and questions for discussion by the esteemed educator Arthur Pober, will find a treasured place in any family's library.
Charles Dickens is now considered one of the most successful British authors of the Victorian age, having written such masterpieces as Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol and Oliver Twist. Dr. Arthur Pober has spent more than 20 years in the fields of early childhood and gifted education. He is currently the US representative to the European Institute for the Media and European Advertising Standards Alliance. Scott McKowen has created award-winning posters and graphics for theatre companies across Canada and the US, including on Broadway. His work has been exhibited in art galleries on both sides of the border and he has curated an exhibition of theatre posters from around the world.