Mir's Magic Animals

(Hardback)

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In Mir's Magic Animals Antony Penrose recalls a visit by Mir to his childhood home and a trip to London Zoo, where the artist Mir asked to see 'large birds, snakes and strange creatures of the night'.

Joan Mir was a quiet and kind man who 'dreamed when he was awake' and painted wonderfully strange worlds filled with magical animals. Beautifully illustrated with some of Mir's finest works, as well as evocative archive photography by Lee Miller, Tony Penrose's mother, and specially commissioned artworks by children done in the style of Mir, this book will inspire and appeal to art fans of any age.

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'With wonderful insights into the imaginative mind of one of the most celebrated Spanish painters and sculptors of the 20th century, Mirs Magic Animals is a brilliant introduction to Surrealist art' - Junior Magazine
'Enchanting Conveys the character of the artist and the magic to be found in his work' - Daily Telegraph
'Shares charming insights into Miros life and love of animals, together with stunning photographs by Lee Miller' - Guardian
'An engaging, vivid and playful story that appeals to small children and adult art lovers alike' - World Kids
'Beautifully designed a must-have for little art lovers with vivid imaginations' - Smallish
'Filled with fantastical, dream-like pictures, this is a delightful book' - Kids in Museums
'A lovely way to get children talking about and exploring art' - Bambino Goodies
'This is a brilliant introduction to Mir, but also a great introduction to art - encouraging us to look closer at paintings and wonder what the artist was looking at, thinking, seeing or feeling' - It's All About Stories
'Surreal and superb illustrations and a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century' - Read It Daddy
'It is sure to appeal to art lovers large and small ' - Sussex Life

Author Bio

Antony Penrose is a British photographer. The son of Sir Roland Penrose and Lee Miller, he is director of the Lee Miller Archive and Penrose Collection at his parents' former home, Farley Farm House. He has published a number of books including two collections of his mother's photography, Lee Miller's War and The Lives of Lee Miller, and some children's books.