Welcome to the world of Edward Lear! Wonderfully reissued in 2012 to celebrate the bicentenary of Edward Lear, this exquisitely-illustrated hardback is a classic in the making. John Vernon's Lord's stunning illustrations completely capture the spirit and satirical wit of Lear's work, conveying a lifelong enthusiasm for Lear's nonsense. 'Nonsense is the breath of my nostrils', wrote Edward Lear (1812-88) The perfect gift for both Lear fans and those discovering his work for the first time.

 

There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Random House Children's Publishers UK .

Edward Lear (12 May 1812 - 29 January 1888) was an artist, illustrator and writer known for his nonsensical poetry and his limericks, a form which he popularized. This treasury contains picture books by some of the best-loved, award-winning and critically-acclaimed authors and illustrators of all time: Pat Hutchins, Shirley Hughes, Quentin Blake, John Vernon Lord and Janet Burroway, Alf Proysen and Hilda Offen, Anthony Browne, and Raymond Briggs