signed first edition
2008 · New York
by Spirin, Gennady
New York: Zondervan, 2008. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this beautifully-illustrated retelling of the Bible story of the creation of the world. Praised for his sinuous, illuminated manuscript-like illustrations, Russian-born Gennady Spirin has been called "one of the world's most significant illustrators of children's books" by the NEW YORK TIMES. Spirin's artistry has earned him accolades including four gold medals from the Society of Illustrators - his watercolors imbue children's books with visual magic. This title is from the Master Illustrator Series and is uncommon signed. 11'' x 8.5''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped (no price) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [28] pages. Signed by Spirin to verso of front flyleaf. Sharp.
(Inventory #: 47806)