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The author-artist of Tree of Cranes provides a moving, beautifully illustrated study of his family's own cross-cultural experience, in personal reminiscences of his grandfather's life in America and Japan that convey a love for both countries.
Allen Say was born in Yokohama, Japan, in 1937. He dreamed of becoming a cartoonist from the age of six, and, at age twelve, apprenticed himself to his favorite cartoonist, Noro Shinpei. For the next four years, Say learned to draw and paint under the direction of Noro, who has remained Say's mentor. Say illustrated his first children's book -- published in 1972 -- in a photo studio between shooting assignments. For years, Say continued writing and illustrating children's books on a part-time basis. But in 1987, while illustrating THE BOY OF THE THREE-YEAR NAP (Caldecott Honor Medal), he recaptured the joy he had known as a boy working in his master's studio. It was then that Say decided to make a full commitment to doing what he loves best: writing and illustrating children's books. Since then, he has written and illustrated many books, including TREE OF CRANES and GRANDFATHER'S JOURNEY, winner of the 1994 Caldecott Medal. He is a full-time writer and illustrator living in Portland, Oregon.
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Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Say, Allen (illustrator). Houghton Mifflin Company, 1993. Signed by author with a small drawing at the bottom corner of the ffep; cover faintly rubbed/bumped, very faintly soiled, corners/edges/spine ends very lightly rubbed/bumped; cover very faintly rubbed/bumped/soiled, very lightly sunned, corners/spine ends faintly rubbed/bumped; edges ever-so- slightly soiled; interior ever-so-slightly age-toned at edges throughout, signed by author with a small drawing at the bottom corner of the ffep; binding tight; dustjacket, cover, edges and interior intact and clean, except where noted; due to the size/weight of this item, additional shipping charges may apply for International or Expedited orders. Signed by Author. hardcover. Good/Good. Illus. by Say, Allen. Artikel-Nr. 612827
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