1994 KARLA KUSKIN PAUL Milton Avery First Printing Picture Book HCDJ
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1994 KARLA KUSKIN PAUL Milton Avery First Printing Picture Book HCDJ. But the original text was lost, the paintings were laid aside, and years passed. Written by Karla Kuskin and illustrated by Milton Avery. Published by HarperCollinsPublishers, New York. Milton Avery’s paintings are in the permanent collections of more than one hundred museums worldwide. Written by Karla Kuskin and illustrated by Milton Avery. Published by HarperCollinsPublishers, New York. Copyright 1994; the number line shows this to be the first printing.When his parents are too busy to listen to his song, a young boy sets out, with the aid of a fantastic assortment of characters, to find his magic grandmother. DESCRIPTION: 48 pages; 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches First printing hardcover with dustjacket CONDITION: This hard-cover book is in near fine condition with like dust jacket. The hardcover—mint color paper covered boards with ivory cloth spine—is very clean and shows slight wear. The interior is very nice with no names, marks, underlining, tears or odor. The hinges and binding are excellent with no loose or missing pages. The dust jacket has the price cut on the front flap. It is without tears, but has a soft crease in the front panel and the edges are a bit rubbed. It is otherwise very clean with no other tears, creases and light wear or rubbing of the edges. Milton Avery’s paintings are in the permanent collections of more than one hundred museums worldwide. Among these are The Museum of Modern Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, The National Gallery and the Tate. This is the first time his work has appeared in a book for children. From the dust jacket description: Over forty years ago, Milton Avery painted an arresting and inviting series of paintings featuring winged pigs, whiskered caterpillars, and some pretty ferocious wolves, with the intent of publishing them in a children’s book. But the original text was lost, the paintings were laid aside, and years passed. Then the Avery family presented the pictures to Karla Kuskin, and asked her to write a story to accompany them. Without changing the original order of Mr. Avery’s images, Ms. Kuskin “found” an enchanting tale about a boy named Paul, who wants to visit his magic grandmother but doesn’t know the way. He sets off on a fanciful journey, characterized by a lovely free-floating riffs in the shape of songs and childlike leaps of imagination and faith. BECAUSE MEDIA RATE SHIPPING IS FREE ON THE BOOKS I SELL, COMBINE THIS WITH OTHER ITEMS FROM MY EBAY STORE. Do not hesitate to ask any questions or ask for more pictures. Please note; free shipping for all items that cost over $350 will include insurance and signature confirmation. ALL ITEMS ARE CAREFULLY AND SECURELY PACKED TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE DANGER OF CRUSHING AND OR WATER/MOISTURE DAMAGE. ALL BOOKS ARE SHIPPED IN STURDY BOXES WITH TRACKING AND DELIVERY CONFIRMATION INCLUDED.
