If you are looking for books that are different, read on, i have a few suggestions below that i have found to be gems. This fever dream of the 1970s may not induce nostalgia in todays. Antonii van leeuwenhoek continuatio arcanorum naturae detectorum. And afterwards he repeated that trick in the netherlands, france, usa and in germany. Anton van hertbruggen is the author of the dog that nino didnt have 3. The society of illustrators presents the original art an annual exhibit honoring exceptional childrens book illustration now through december 23, 2015 in new york city. Words cannot describe how breathtaking i found this book to be. Anton van hertbruggen has illustrated two critically acclaimed books and has been published in international newspapers and magazines such as. The 2015 exhibit features books selected by a jury of outstanding illustrators, art directors, and editors. Newcomer van hertbruggen envisions the dog as both scruffy and seethrough, and the ochers, rusty reds, and avocado greens of his expansive lakeside scenes evoke a 1970s childhood of unsupervised exploration and play.
Belgian artist anton van hertbruggen has made two different scenes for his gorgeous concertina book memories of a suburban utopia available from rotopolpress link at bottom for 15,00. The two books were also featured in the american booksellers associations 2015 abc best books for young readers catalog. Anton van hertbruggen renders highly relatable depictions of modern suburban life in his collection memories of a suburban utopia. Kait feldmann the official manuscript wish list website. Rendered in scorching earth tones, this dutch import might be the most visually jawdropping book of the year. I prefer characterdriven narratives with humor and heart.
Anton van hertbruggen is the first flemish illustrator to win one of these medals. The original art 2015 exhibit society of illustrators. There are plenty of picture books about finding imaginary friends, loving imaginary friends, even wistful books about letting go of imaginary friends. Join facebook to connect with anton van hertbruggen and others you may know. Anton van hertbruggen silver medal society of illustrators. Im building a list of picture books and graphic novels and am looking specifically for stories by poc. Michael byers michael byers is a freelance illustrator living in hamilton, ontario with his wife and two cats. Illustrations by anton van hertbruggenborn in 1990, anton van hertbruggen is an illustratorartist living and working around antwerp, belgium.
By filtering his fascination for suburban life, nature. Eerdmans is proud to publish many books that have remained in print for decades true classics that have stood the test of time. Anton van hertbruggen illustrator of the dog that nino. If you are looking for extraordinary books to enrich your reading time with your kids, consider these four childrens books with amazing messages. Laura watkinson nino has a wonderful time playing with his imaginary dog until he gets a real one, and although the new dog does not always behave as he expects, nino is still content. A dog that chases squirrels and jumps into ninos greatgrandmas lap, listens to phone calls from a faraway parent, and licks up saltwater tears. With such gazeworthy art, its hard not to pore over each scene, and given the depth of detail, those long looks are rewarding. The illustrations are constructed into an accordion book, emphasizing the motif of childhood memories. Anton van hertbruggen eerdmans a story about an imaginary friend that is interwoven with fraying threads of realism, nino is a refreshing change of pace in the expansive imaginary friend genre. He borrows traditional book art styles, popular in the 70s, to immediately evoke a strong nostalgic appeal.
Belgian artist anton van hertbruggen has made two different scenes for his gorgeous concertina book memories of a suburban utopia. Expo anton van hertbruggen momenteel stel ik tentoon in cultuurcentrum mech. Remember, the following images exist as one continuous panel. He is the first flemish illustrator to win a silver medal awarded by the society of illustrators in the us. It is about lonely and longing and then having and adjusting. Theres a book for that where book love and the joy of a classroom community are shared. The english eerdman books, grans rapids, michigan translation of het hondje dat nino niet had will be published on october 8th. Are you tired of reading the same childrens books to your kids. Wild illustrations in big books for little readers. Check out my goodreads shelf for a living list of the kinds of books i. Anton van hertbruggen founded in 1980 by illustrators agent and art director dilys evans, this exhibit showcases the original art from the years best childrens books.
The english eerdman books, grans rapids, michigan translation of het. Accompanying vendels story is art from antwerp based artistillustrator anton van hertbruggen who has produced some truly captivating images to bring this tale to life. Anton van hertbruggen illustrations by anton van hertbruggen. The little dog also hears everything dad says on the telephone when he phones from far away. Truly inspirational illustrations by anton van hertbruggen. He spends most of his time in his studio creating whimsical images for editorial and advertising clients.
Anton van hertbruggen has illustrated two critically acclaimed books and has been published in international newspapers and magazines such as the new. Carte postale ancienne vendel le calvaire and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Whether illustrating adventures with giraffes in tents or star gazing in. The dog that nino didnt have and red were both published by eerdmans, with the support of the flemish literature fund. First of all, i would like to hang all of it on my walls. Anton van hertbruggen recently published a new book through rotopolpress called memoires of a suburban utopia. Anton van hertbruggen wins silver medal in the us laura watkinson. Anton van hertbruggen has illustrated two critically acclaimed books and has been published in international newspapers and magazines such as the new york times and the new yorker. Beastly verse by joohee yoon illustrator call number. Were over the moon to have discovered anton van hertbruggen. This years exhibit features original artwork by ekua holmes voice of freedom, anton van hertbruggen the dog that nino didnt have, and jihyeon lee pool. This is the first book of young illustrator anton van hertbruggen, and immediately he won the biggest prize there is to be won in flanders. A book that will teach us the importance of loving and accepting people despite them not being who we thought they are or who we want them to be, their shortcomings and their qualities.
New illustrated book by anton van hertbruggen illustration age. Silver medal anton van hertbruggen the dog that nino didnt have wm. I really like the night scene of people gathered to look at stars and constellations. Momenteel stel ik tentoon in cultuurcentrum mechelen. And so goes the story of what i thought was a lonely boy who misses his father. Anton van hertbruggen has been awarded a silver medal by the.
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