Seasons
(Hardback)
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Publishing Details
Seasons
By (Author) Blexbolex
Illustrated by Blexbolex
Gecko Press
Gecko Press
1st April 2010
New Zealand
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
843.92
Joint winner of Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2010 2010 (United States)
Physical Properties
Hardback
176
Width 202mm, Height 268mm
Description
At first glance, this is a beautiful art book reminiscent of the childrens book illustration of the 1960s. The most striking thing about it for me is that it forces you to slow down and to reflect on the associations within, which are not always immediately obvious. When you read the book as a whole, you really do get the sense that the world is both changing and unchanging. Its a meditation. The more times you read this book, the more you get out of it.
Reviews
"French cartoonist and illustrator Blexbolex has created a bright and curiously astute picture book about the cycles of nature and life."
-- Melbourne Sunday Age (AU)"The illustrations are in Blexbolexs distinctive retro style, inspired by old posters and picture books, with solid blocks of colour and patterns laid over each other."
-- Magpies magazine"Something to relish across the generations a delight to browse, yields to pondering, and deserves to be savoured."
-- Armadillo Magazine (UK)Author Bio
Blexbolex is a French comics artist and illustrator living in Berlin. Born Bernard Granger, he trained as a painter, and studied screen printing at the School of Fine Arts in Angoulme, France. He is renowned throughout the world and has been nominated for the German Youth Literature Prize.
