Blooming Books | Signed by Raymond Briggs | First Edition (UK) 2003

$ 55.88

Illustrator: Yes Publisher: Jonathan Cape Topic: General, Art / History, Biography & Autobiography / Art Genre: Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction Language: English Edition: First Edition Book Title: Blooming Books Author: Raymond Briggs, Nicolette Jones Signed By: Raymond Briggs Format: Hardcover Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated Publication Year: 2003 Original Language: English Country of Origin: United Kingdom Signed: Yes

Description

Title | Blooming Books Author | Raymond Briggs Publisher | Jonathan Cape, London Year | 2003 Country | United Kingdom Edition | First Edition/First Impression (UK) Binding | Hardback Attributes | Dust Jacket, Signed Hardback Condition | Very Good Dust Jacket Condition | Satisfactory | BOOK CONDITION | The original dust jacket is clean with visible creasing and wear along top, tail and edges of dust jacket. It has a ’Signed by the Author’ sticker on front cover which has been partially peeled off by previous owner/s. Pen indentations on cover where previous owner/s have leaned on book whilst writing on an item leaving traceable indentations. It has been price clipped and does not display the original price tag. Wrapped in a clear, protective archival sleeve. The original red hardback boards feature gold gilt lettering along spine. The exterior boards are clean with minor shelf wear along top and tail of spine. The spine is straight and tightly bound. Outer edges of text block are clean, however there is light foxing on the upper edge of the text block. The interior paste downs, hinges and endpapers are clean. All internal pages are bright, clean and tightly bound. No spillage, marking or underlining within text. The author has flat signed the book to the half title page. Please make reference to attached images on listing. Overall, the book is in good condition and would make a great addition to a Raymond Briggs collection. | BLOOMING BOOKS STORYLINE | Beginning with his first published illustration in 1958 and continuing through to the work he continues to produce today, this is a stunning and diverse exploration of the work of this unique and brilliant artist. Commentaries by the journalist Nicolette Jones accompany extracts and, in some cases, complete picture books, reviewing the background to Briggs's work and its underlying themes. Following a foreword from Raymond Briggs and Nicolette Jones's introduction, the book is divided into four main The Early Years (including, among many others, The Elephant and the Bad Baby ); The Nursery Classics (e.g. Father Christmas , The Snowman , The Bear ); A Gallery of Characters (e.g. Fungus, The Man, Ug) and The Social Issues ( When the Wind Blows , The Tin-Pot Foreign General and the Old Iron Woman , Ethel and Ernest ). All of Briggs's work is here, from his captivating work for children through to the sharp and satirical works. Familiar favouites are also accompanied by some previously unseen material, including preparatory drawings for published titles and work from several planned sequels to Fungus the Bogeyman . | SELLERS INFORMATION | All books will be securely packaged and shipped with care. Postage can be shared between multiple items, so please take a look at the other items for sale. Our packaging, with the exception of our sticker, is 100% compostable and biodegradable. Our book wrap is a safe, environmentally friendly cardboard that is Forest Stewardship Council certified. Our paper bubble wrap is an ecofriendly alternative and is made from recycled paper. Any questions or queries please do not hesitate to get in contact. Kind regards, Endpaper Books 📚

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