Scheffler axel illus (9 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 7.09x6.93x0.32 inches. In Stock. Axel Scheffler (illustrator).

First Edition. Numbered volume from the Megan and Michael Dawson collection of pop-up books. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains remarkably well-preserved overall. Physical description; 10p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 23 cm. Notes; Lift-the-flap book. Pull-the-tab book. Audience; Juvenile. Subjects; Toy and movable books. Christmas stories. Animals ; Juvenile fiction. Stories in rhyme. Toy and movable books ; Specimens. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 112 pages; Physical desc. : 112 p. ; illus. 23 cm. Summary: Seven stories about Bottle Rabbit who won a magic bottle as a kindness prize. He makes his bottle bring him a picnic lunch, a complete dinner, a private coach and a private aeroplane. But the bottle also brings him a fair amount of trouble. Subject: Rabbits - children's fiction. Magic - children's fiction. Kindness - children's fiction. Bottles - children's fiction. Animals - children's fiction. Children's short stories in English - 1945- - Texts -- Fiction. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. The First UK printing published by Alison Green Books, London in 2011. Large 4to., illustrated laminate boards featuring the Highway Rat astride a horse, and a number of other animal characters; together in the repeat wrapper (unclipped, £10.99 to front flap) with circular gold sticker 'By the creators of the Gruffalo' to the upper panel ; decorative purple endpapers ; copiously illustrated throughout with illustrations in full colour, all by Scheffler; The BOOK a Fine copy, The WRAPPER similarly Fine. The wrapper is protected in a removable Mylar archival cover. First UK edition, first printing, with full number line 1-10. This copy double signed by both the author and illustrator in black ink to the title page, and dated in the year of publication, '1. 10. 2011'. The illustrator has additionally provided a doodle of the highway rat, in his hat, to the lower right hand corner. A wonderful copy of this popular children's story by Donaldson, inspired by 'The Highwayman' by Alfred Noyes, which tells the tale of a greedy rodent who steals the wares of all the animals he encounters along his way, until a brave duck gets the better of him. Donaldson's nineteenth collaboration with Scheffler, it followed on not only from the tremendous success of 'The Gruffalo' (1999) and 'The Gruffalo's Child' (2003), but also other bestselling works which included 'Room on the Broom' (2002), 'The Snail and the Whale' (2003) and 'Stick Man' (2008). On Christmas Day 2017, the BBC adaptation was released, starring David Tennant in the title role. Donaldson later wrote that the work was a "particular favourite of mine. Although the Rat is such a rotter, I can't help having a soft spot for him." Increasingly scarce with these attributes, particularly so in such fine condition. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact. Scheffler, Axel (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The First UK printing (with full number line present) published by Macmillan, London in 2004. Both the BOOK and the WRAPPER are in near Fine condition. The book appears unread. The wrapper is protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Signed (without dedication) by both Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler to the title page. Axel Scheffler has also doodled a head of the Gruffalo's child next to his name. Loosely inserted is an unused publisher's promotional sticker of The Gruffalo. A sharp copy of the sequel to the The Gruffalo. Very collectible. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact. Scheffler, Axel (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition, Special Edition. The First UK printing published by Macmillan, London in 2007 of this 'Gift Edition'. 8vo., publisher's dark green cloth with inlaid central image of the Gruffalo to the upper board, ruled in gilt; decorated with forest borders in gilt to upper cover; lettered gilt to spine, and with mouse motif gilt to lower cover; illustrated endpapers, and illustrated copiously throughout in full colour; housed together in the highly decorative publisher's slipcase, priced to the lower edge, with rectangular sticker for "Gruffalo activities, games and fun!" as issued ; The BOOK is in Fine condition ; THE SLIPCASE very near Fine, with just the tiniest rubbing to the spine tips, ever-so-slight lifting of paper to the upper edge. Donaldson's most popular and enduring work, with full number line 1-9. Signed by the author and illustrator in black ink to the title page, along with the location and date ('London, 13. 4. 2011') by Scheffler to the lower edge, and a charming doodle of a mouse. 'The Gruffal'o won the 1999 Gold Award Smarties Prize. This copy also comes together with a Smarties Book Prize Bookmark loosely inserted. Arguably the UK's most popular Children's author, Julia Donaldson is the author of over 180 published works, many of which are for use in school settings. With a background in theatre, television and radio, Donaldson taught in primary schools and composed songs until 1991 when, at the age of 43, she was approached by Methuen to adapt her song 'A Squash and a Squeeze' into a picture book for children. Two years later, the work was published, and was the first of her many collaborations with the German-born illustrator Axel Scheffler. In 1999, they collaborated once again on 'The Gruffalo', a work which was to shoot both the author and illustrator to international acclaim. Inspired by the Chinese folk tale 'The Fox that Borrows the Terror of a Tiger', the plot follows a clever mouse as he persuades the fearsome monster that he is the most revered and scariest creature in the entire forest. Donaldson later wrote that she went over several iterations of the central character with Scheffler before deciding on his final appearance. 'I told this story in quite a few schools before sending it to Axel', she claimed, 'and some of the children drew me pictures of how they thought a Gruffalo would look. Sometimes he looked a bit like a robot or a creature from outer space! But as soon as I saw Axel's version I knew that's what he was supposed to look like - a kind of woodland creature that is both scary and comical.' The book has since sold over 13 million copies, translated into over 100 different languages, and has been adapted into audiobooks, plays, and perhaps most famously, a BBC film, which first aired on Christmas day 2009 starring Robbie Coltrane as the Gruffalo, James Corden as the mouse, Helena Bonham Carter as the squirrel, John Hurt as the Owl, Tom Wilkinson as the Fox and Rob Brydon as the Snake. 'Who is this creature with terrible claws and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws? He has knobbly knees and turned-out toes and a poisonous wart at the end of his nose. His eyes are orange, his tongue is black. He has prickles all over his back.' This edition, appearing eight years after the first, constitutes a rather deluxe publication, with beautifully-decorated cloth boards and slipcase. Scarce, particularly so signed and doodled thus. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact. Scheffler, Axel (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. The First UK printing published by Alison Green Books, London in 2022. Both the BOOK and WRAPPER are in Fine unread condition. The wrapper is protected in a removable archival cover. The book has been signed (without dedication) by both the author and illustrator to the title page. The latest title to be published from the creators of 'Zog', 'Stickman' and 'The Gruffalo'. Scarce with such attributes. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. The First UK printing published by Alison Green Books, London in 2019. Both the BOOK and WRAPPER are in Fine unread condition. The wrapper is protected in a removable archival cover. The book has been signed (without dedication) by the author to the title page. From the creators of 'Zog', 'Stickman' and 'The Gruffalo'. The BBC adaptation is to be shown at Christmas 2022. Scarce with such attributes. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact. Signed by Author(s).…

This large illustration was drawn in front of an audience at the Barnes Children's Festival in 2016. It was later sold at a charity sale to raise funds for the Barnes Children's Festival Free Primary Schools Programme. Original artwork by Axel Scheffler is not common. The Gruffalo was first published in 1999. It has been adapted into an animated film, several plays, a theme park ride, and inspired a range of merchandise. A sequel was published in 2004. The present piece shows the gruffalo, a mouse (taking "a stroll through the deep dark wood") and a butterfly. Original drawing (640 x 550 mm) on flip chart paper (750 x 585 mm). Drawn in black crayon, signed ("Axel Scheffler") lower right with location and date ("Barnes, 14-5-16") lower left. Mounted, framed and glazed (framed size 896 x 736 mm). Minor loss to top edge (below mount and not affecting image), some consistent light creasing: a near-fine drawing.…