by Pat Cummings
ISBN: 0-395-89132-9
Bibliography:
Cummings, Pat. 1999. Talking with Artists. Conversations with Peter Catalanotto, Raul Colon, Lisa Desimini, Jane Dyer, Kevin Hawkes, G. Brian Karas, Betsy Lewin, Ted Lewin, Keiko Narahashi, Elise Primavera, Anna Rich, Peter Sis, Paul O. Zelinsky Volume Three. New York: Clarion Books.
Plot:
Talking with Artists documents the life experiences of thirteen well-known illustrators of children's books including: Peter Catalanotto, Raul Colon, Lisa Desimini, Jane Dyer, Kevin Hawkes, G. Brian Karas, Betsy Lewin, Ted Lewin, Keiko Narahashi, Elise Primavera, Anna Rich, Peter Sis, and Paul O. Zelinsky. Cummings asks each artist to describe what a typical day in their lives is like, where their ideas originate, what medium is used to create their pictures, and the circumstances that led up to the illustrations of their first books. Each author describes the childhood events that paved the way for each to start their own careers in illustration as well as advice for possible illustrators of the future.
Analysis:
The format is predictable and easy to follow and allows one to compare experiences amongst the diverse group of featured illustrators. Childhood photographs of the illustrators as well as art from illustrators' childhood days help to establish a connection with younger readers and remind older readers of simpler times. Also featured, are excerpts of artwork from the illustrators' published books which motivate the reader to seek out the books in order to experience the works as a whole.
Review Excerpts:
School Library Journal: “Thirteen children's book illustrators discuss their lives and how they communicate their ideas. While many readers will find the artists' tips that conclude the volume useful, all will appreciate these insightful conversations.”
ISBN: 0-395-89132-9
Bibliography:
Cummings, Pat. 1999. Talking with Artists. Conversations with Peter Catalanotto, Raul Colon, Lisa Desimini, Jane Dyer, Kevin Hawkes, G. Brian Karas, Betsy Lewin, Ted Lewin, Keiko Narahashi, Elise Primavera, Anna Rich, Peter Sis, Paul O. Zelinsky Volume Three. New York: Clarion Books.
Plot:
Talking with Artists documents the life experiences of thirteen well-known illustrators of children's books including: Peter Catalanotto, Raul Colon, Lisa Desimini, Jane Dyer, Kevin Hawkes, G. Brian Karas, Betsy Lewin, Ted Lewin, Keiko Narahashi, Elise Primavera, Anna Rich, Peter Sis, and Paul O. Zelinsky. Cummings asks each artist to describe what a typical day in their lives is like, where their ideas originate, what medium is used to create their pictures, and the circumstances that led up to the illustrations of their first books. Each author describes the childhood events that paved the way for each to start their own careers in illustration as well as advice for possible illustrators of the future.
Analysis:
The format is predictable and easy to follow and allows one to compare experiences amongst the diverse group of featured illustrators. Childhood photographs of the illustrators as well as art from illustrators' childhood days help to establish a connection with younger readers and remind older readers of simpler times. Also featured, are excerpts of artwork from the illustrators' published books which motivate the reader to seek out the books in order to experience the works as a whole.
Review Excerpts:
School Library Journal: “Thirteen children's book illustrators discuss their lives and how they communicate their ideas. While many readers will find the artists' tips that conclude the volume useful, all will appreciate these insightful conversations.”
Booklist: “Beautifully designed to draw readers, this book will inspire many children to make art and possibly even to choose it as a career some day. A fine addition to a beautiful and absorbing series.”
Connections:
*Other books written by Pat Cummings:
Talking with adventurers. Conversations with Christina M. Allen, Robert Ballard, Michael L. Blakey, Ann Bowles, David Doubilet, Jane Goodall, Dereck & Beverly Joubert, Michael Novacek, Johan Reinhard, Rick C. West and Juris Zarins
ISBN: 9780792270683
Talking with artists. Conversations with Thomas B. Allen, Mary Jane Begin, Floyd Cooper, Julie Downing, Denise Fleming, Sheila Hamanaka, Kevin Henkes, William Joyce, Maira Kalman, Deborah Nourse Lattimore, Brian Pinkney, Vera B. Williams, and David Wisniewski/Volume Two.
ISBN: 9780689803109
Connections:
*Other books written by Pat Cummings:
Talking with adventurers. Conversations with Christina M. Allen, Robert Ballard, Michael L. Blakey, Ann Bowles, David Doubilet, Jane Goodall, Dereck & Beverly Joubert, Michael Novacek, Johan Reinhard, Rick C. West and Juris Zarins
ISBN: 9780792270683
Talking with artists. Conversations with Thomas B. Allen, Mary Jane Begin, Floyd Cooper, Julie Downing, Denise Fleming, Sheila Hamanaka, Kevin Henkes, William Joyce, Maira Kalman, Deborah Nourse Lattimore, Brian Pinkney, Vera B. Williams, and David Wisniewski/Volume Two.
ISBN: 9780689803109
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