Today's vintage children's book, Punch and the Magic Fish, is a retelling of the
Grimm Brother's tale. I can't find any date in my book, but I'm guessing it's from
the 1960's. The illustrator, Italian born Emanuele Luzzati (1921- 2007), was according to Wikipedia, a painter, production designer, illustrator, film director and animator.
Luzzati's illustrations are so exuberant and well composed. I love his use of
mixed media. This is my first encounter with Luzzati and I want to see more
of his work.
Punch and the Magic Fish
A Grimm Brother's Tale Retold
Illustrated by Emanuele Luzzati
Pantheon Books
image via Lost At E Minor
image via Abbracci e pop corn
image via globetto
images via publicopera
image via the excelsior file
To see more of Emanuele Luzzati's work see:
Hazel Terry's recent post at the art room plant
Google has tons of images - here is the link:
An obituary on Emanuele Luzzati with detailed information about his
life at theguardian
I love the punch children in their fine clothes he is a fantastic illustrator. Thank you for inviting me to your blog.
ReplyDeleteSearch for more at the excelsior file (luzzati tag). Burgin has two of his other books at VKBMKL, too. I have the two Bill Martin Jr. Instant Readers he illustrated (When It Rains, It Rains; Whistle Mary, Whistle) but I have to admit that I just don't *love* his art.
ReplyDeleteYou'll probably find it, but Burgin also had a link to the Michael Sporn Animation site that has enough Luzzati to take up the rest of your day. :)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.michaelspornanimation.com/splog/?cat=9
Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your comments!
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