Publisher's Proofs for THE RUN, JUMP, BUMP BOOK
Two original publisher's proofs for this delightfully kinetic children's book, with McPhail's illustrations represented in slightly different states.
Over 45 items showing the entire production and marketing processes utilized in publishing childrens books: original art, manuscripts, mockups and maquettes, proofs, advertisements, and more.
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Two original publisher's proofs for this delightfully kinetic children's book, with McPhail's illustrations represented in slightly different states.
Signed original watercolor entitled "Walking to the Wedding," used as a double-page spread in Conover's FROGGIE WENT A-COURTING, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in 1986.
Large and dynamic finished pen-and-ink drawing, later published after its rediscovery in the book YE OLD TIME NURSERY RHYMES BY MOTHER GOOSE.
Large fairy watercolor, ink, and tempera image used as the wrap-around cover image of TWINKIE TOWN TALES Book No. 2.
Collection of eight large original charcoal and chalk drawings featuring scenes from THE BIG SNOW, presented as part of a live promotional event for the 1948 NEW YORK TIMES Boys' and Girls' Book Fair.
Original photo proofs of Berta and Elmer Hader's 1949 LITTLE APPALOOSA, the story of a boy and his spotted pony – evidence of the pre-production process for a mid-century picture book.
Original large painted image of a circus monkey riding a pony, depicted exactly as these characters appear in the Haders' book CRICKET, but in a different pose not used in the final book.
Four printer's color proof sheets for Berta and Elmer Hader's THE RUNAWAYS, an engaging example of how a picture book comes together for publication.
Promotional booklet issued by Greenwillow Press for Hamilton's book ARILLA SUN DOWN, her next book after becoming the first Black author to win the Newbery Medal with M.C. HIGGINS, THE GREAT.
Two original pen-and-ink drawings for a short story by Enid Blyton – an interesting example of the kinds of changes that occur when a story is re-published.
Original ad-hoc mockup for a never-published children's book by US illustrator Andrew Loomis.
Beautiful mockup with original watercolors and line-drawings for the 1905 FUNNY BUNNIES picture book, with manuscript notes.
Early, pre-publication and likely promotional issue of the charmingly-illustrated picture book by an award-winning husband and wife team.
Original manuscripts and working drafts from a remarkable late-Victorian collaboration between two English women: a nearly-unknown writer of original children's fairy tales and a fanciful illustrator scarcely known outside her small local circle.
Publisher's proof copy, with printed illustrations facing pages with tipped-in text captions sourced from internal galleys, and with another set of corrected galleys.
Publisher's color proofs for the Junior Literary Guild production of the picture book about the "fastest, slipperiest hog ever seen in these parts."