ANTHONY BROWNE is one of the world's most celebrated creators of picture books, with classics such as Voices in the Park, Willy and Hugh and Gorilla to his name. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice, the Kurt Maschler 'Emil' Award three times, and in 2000 became the first British illustrator to win the Hans Christian Andersen Award.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to children's literature, he was appointed the UK Children's Laureate for 2009 to 2011 and to celebrate both this honour and his glorious career, we present a major retrospective of his life and work. Anthony shares insights into his childhood, his training, and his career as an artist, in this captivating memoir featuring over 200 illustrations.
"A moving memoir, it reveals, among other things, the connection between his father (who died suddenly in Browne's teens) and King Kong. It is a fascinating exploration of how to make picture books and why they matter." (Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times)
"Children's Book of the Year 2011: Former Children's Laureate Anthony Browne's books always pass the crutial 'read-it-again' test because his surreal, instantly recognisable illustrations reward repeated scrutiny. In 'Playing the Shape Game', which comes with masses of those fascinating illustrations - and texts based on conversations with his son Jo - he shows in gratifying detail how his childhood enjoyment of "the shape game" (art) became the career he loves." (Sara O'Reily Time Out)
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