So close - Couverture rigide

Colombo, Natalia

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 8484646815 ISBN 13 : 9788484646815

Editeur : Kalandraka, 2008

Synopsis

With simplicity of substance and form, The winning entry of the 1st International Compostela Prize for Picture Books is a contemporary fable about isolation, a poetic reflection on people and their emotions. "So Close", the winning entry of the 1st International Compostela Prize for Picture Books, is a contemporary fable about isolation, and a poetic reflection on relationships and individualism, on people and their emotions. From a literary point of view, the story stands out for its simplicity and coherence. The protagonists, a duck and a rabbit, live parallel lives, each one imprisoned in his own loneliness. The work invites the reader not to turn one´s back on other people, in effect, the author explains, “depriving oneself of the possibility of sharing the simplest and happiest moments in life”. Aesthetically, Natalia Colombo mixes diverse media, from acrylic to collage, and even designed a typeface specifically for the work. She also pays special attention to the use of light and plays masterfully with movement and symmetry, combining colour, texture and materials to give the work its unique style and character.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The story of Mr. Duck and Mr. Rabbit is a lesson to us all about reaching out. Every morning, Mr. Duck and Mr. Rabbit hurry past each other on their way to work and every evening they hurry past each other on their way home. Their paths cross in the town square and in the street and even in the park, but though both of them are dreadfully lonely, neither has the courage to speak.

With very simple text and gorgeous illustrations, Natalia Colombo has created a book that will challenge the reader to realize that friendships are precious and there are opportunities for friendship all around us, if only we pay attention.

Biographie de l'auteur

NATALIA COLOMBO studied at the Architecture and Graphic Design Faculty of Buenos Aires, the city where she lives. She works for many newspapers, including La Nacion and takes part in art exhibitions. She also illustrates text books and picture books for children.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kalandraka
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 8484646815
• ISBN 13: 9788484646815
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Colombo Natalia
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 34
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible