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Paul Thurlby's Alphabet
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
Paul Thurlby's Alphabet
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Paul Thurlby
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:64 | Dimensions(mm): Height 321,Width 254 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781848770096
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Classifications | Dewey:421.1 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Templar Publishing
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Imprint |
Templar Publishing
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Publication Date |
1 July 2011 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This is a highly collectible picture book with each spread a unique and highly-collectable artwork from acclaimed graphic artist Paul Thurlby. Thurlby creates a stunning alphabet that helps to make the shape of each letter memorable and fun. From 'A for Awesome', to 'Z for Zip', this is a stunning book from a unique artist.
Author Biography
Paul Thurlby graduated from the University of Buckinghamshire, England. His graphic style has gathered much attention and been featured in the Guardian, The Times, the Independent, the New Yorker and the Big Issue, and he is 2013's Bologna Ragazzi award winner. He lives in London.
Reviews"pictures are packed with detail and are works of art - an imaginative book which children will find really stimulating to share with an adult". * Parentsintouch.co.uk. * 'really stunning book, with wonderful designs. Adults will love this as much as children!". * Hotbrandscoolplaces.com * Slick, retro-modern design and some cheeky vocabulary choices are the main appeal of this book. Thurlby's primary fans will be adults intent on applying an eye for haute design to the acquisition of their children's books and playthings". * US School Library Journal * "a lovely book with great illustrations and the old-fashioned look the drawings have gives the book a fresh feel as it's something different" * Bookapoet reviews * "a stylish take on the traditional abecedarian primer .. with results that are both surprising and refreshing" * Wall Street Journal *
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