Randolph Caldecott: His Books and Illustrations for Young Readers

ISBN-13: 9781551952079 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 128 str.

Robert J. Desmarais

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Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886), a remarkable figure in Victorian England, was distinguished by his enormous contribution to the illustration of books for children. Caldecott recognized the need for better quality children's books, and when he introduced his charming Picture Books, using an assortment of classic nursery rhymes and nonsensical tales as the subject material, the British public witnessed a new aesthetic. These coloured, wood-engraved illustrations appeared at a time when children's books desperately needed a transformation from utilitarian fare to objects of magnificent craftsmanship. Caldecott trusted his creative instincts, and he achieved something unique by persuading young readers to find pleasure in seeing mirrors of themselves in magical characters. He provided plenty of scope for the child's imagination by advancing the idea that a picture book should allow children an outlet for unrestricted flights of fancy. Indeed, Caldecott's delightful pictures provide wonderful opportunities for children and adults to truly immerse themselves in spellbinding adventures. The featured books are from the author's personal collection.