Golden Legacy: The Story of Golden Books (Deluxe Golden Book)
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (855 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0375829962 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Review, The New York Times Book Review, November 11, 2007:"The book includes a wonderful selection of archival photos and artwork that convey the depth and breadth of the creative talent working there in those early years."Starred Review, School Library Journal, December 2007:"This winning combination of nostalgia and clear-eyed, meticulously researched history breaks new ground, and should have broad appeal."
John Burgess said western publishing golden books. my wife and I are both from Racine Wi where these books were first published. My wife is an avid collector of these books and its great to get some background on the diffrent authors who created these books.. C. Miller said Wonderful Book. I am so glad I purchased this book. I bought it sight unseen directly from Amazon and was amazed when I received it. It is a coffee table book with wonderful history of Little Golden Books. The title says "how golden books won children's hearts" - This book will win your heart. It is a must buy for all of your history nuts -- especially if you are a. Beautiful book, as described. Thanks Jacquelin Sampson Having children that grew up with Golden books, this is a great history, beautiful pictures and a treasure to own.
A frequent contributor to the New York Times Book Review and Horn Book Magazine, Marcus has been featured on NPR's All Things Considered, ABC's Good Morning America, and BBC Radio 4. He teaches at New York University and the School of Visual Arts, and lectures about his work throughout the world. His own award-winning books include Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened by the
Eminent children's historian Leonard Marcus' Golden Legacy chronicles the fascinating story of the creation, marketing, and worldwide impact of Little Golden Books, the most popular children's books of all time. Hallmarked by their superlative quality yet affordable to nearly all, they changed the cultural landscape and mirrored our changing postwar culture: the powerful influence of television, the post-Sputnik renaissance in American science education, and the birth of the civil rights movement. Launched during the dark days of WWII, Golden Books such as The Poky Lit