內容簡介
內容簡介 成為藝術家之前 —畫家的童年 是什麼造就一位藝術家?是什麼激發他們的想像力?他們的創意和獨特風格哪來?或許,這和藝術家幼時的經驗有關。書中介紹《一百萬隻貓》Wanda Gág 、《野獸國》Maurice Sendak、《姆米谷》朵貝楊笙Tove Jansson、《獅子與老鼠》傑里·平克尼Jerry Pinkney,以及Yuyi Morales 和宮崎駿…等栩栩如生的童年小故事。這些童年裡的任何嘗試、努力、失敗和成功,成為日後創作的泉源。 This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel anthology brings to life the childhood experiences of beloved artists and illustrators such as Wanda Gág, Maurice Sendak, and Jerry Pinkney. Stylish illustrations paired with small vignettes and anecdotes from the artists’ early lives helps illuminate the hard work, triumphs, failures, and inspiration that helped forge their successful careers. What makes an artist? What sparks their imagination? Where do their creativity and unique style come from? Striking illustrations and a graphic novel format bring to life this anthology of legendary artists and their childhoods. Featuring beloved artists such as Wanda Gág, Maurice Sendak, Tove Jansson, Jerry Pinkney, Yuyi Morales and Hayao Miyazaki, these stories capture the childhood triumphs, failures, and inspirations that predated their careers. Children will see themselves in these portraits and wonder if they, too, might have it in them to make art. A celebration of creativity, this collective graphic biography is sprinkled throughout with writing wisdom and inspiring quotes. Look for the companion book Before They Were Authors: Famous Writers as Kids.
作者介紹
作者介紹 Elizabeth HaidleElizabeth Haidle is the co-founder of Mascot Press, creating thought-provoking comics and animations. She has an incurable passion for illustrated biographies and low-maintenance gardening. Her first book, at age 13, was about a grumpy elf with a pet snail. Bill Peet is her favorite children's book author. She lives in Portland, Oregon.www.DocuComix.com Twitter: @ehaidle Instagram: @ehaidle