SKU: 20080424

TOMIE DEPAOLA, HIS ART & HIS STORIES, by Barbara Elleman, with a preface by Trina Schart Hyman, illustrated with photographs and art, was published in October, 1999 around the time of Tomie dePaola's 65th birthday.

Publisher's Note: "Tomie dePaola is among the best known, best loved artist/authors creating books for children today. His art and his stories, filled with imagination, humor, elegance, and curiosity emanate from a love of life reflected in everything he does. Barbara Elleman, a critic in her own right, explores Tomie dePaola as artist and storyteller. The result is a fascinating, complete, and highly readable account which looks first at his life and then at the many genres he has drawn upon - autobiographical memories, folktales, Christmas themes, religious stories, and more. She shows patterns and motifs that thread through his work, points out major influences on his art, and gives a rare look at his fine art and his 'non-book' designs. Ms. Elleman's thoughtful narrative and choices of art to illustrate Mr. dePaola's diverse styles bring a fresh appreciation to the work of this unique artist/author."

8 1/2" W x 11" H, 208 pages, All ages, ISBN 0-399-23129-3

This book will be sent autographed "Tomie (year)." However, a note will be sent to you after you've purchased the book to ask if you'd like the autograph personalized.