Hey, Al
London: Hamish Hamilton, 1989. Illustrated by Richard Egielski. First British Edition, First Printing. Decorative Boards. Fine / No Jacket as Issued. Item #5319
ISBN: 0241122279
A lovely First British Edition, First Printing signed for Parrish Books by the author on the half-title page. Winner of the 1987 Caldecott Medal, the U.S. edition was printed in 1986 and this edition in 1989. The British edition is quite scarce, especially signed. With wonderful illustrations by Richard Egielski, this charming book is a treasure. In fine unread condition.
Arthur Yorinks has been described as having "one of the most distinctive prose styles in children's literature." Yorinks has been a creative professional for over four decades, with his most recent contribution to the arts in the form of an evening-length, experimental play titled "Dreams: 12 Variations" at the American Mime Theater (AMT) in 2024, a theater company Yorinks leads as Artistic Director.
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