Celebrated children's book illustrator Fritz Wegner (b.Vienna 16th September 1924, d. London 15th March 2015,). Early work included assignments for Lilliput, Dorothy L.Sayers and Enid Blyton, with book covers for Raymond Chandler and J.D.Salinger. In the late 1950s he moved away from advertising and commercial art to focus on children's literature. Significant titles include The Hamish Hamilton Book of Princes and Princesses (1963), The Marvellous Adventures and Travels of Baron Munchausen (1967), Fatipuffs and Thinifers (Andre Maurois), to books by Alan Ahlberg, Michael Rosen and Brian Alderson in the 1980s and '90s. He also created over thirty stamp designs for the Royal Mail.The Fritz Wegner Archive documents phases of his work from the 1950s to the 2000s, and includes comprehensive images scanned from the originals kept ion seventeen folders in his studio. The publication is authorised by executors of the estate of the artist.
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Buch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Eminent childrens' book illustrator Fritz Wegner, born Vienna 15th September 1924, died London 15th March 2015. His early assignments included work in the 1940s for Lilliput Magazine, Dorothy L. Sayers and Enid Blyton, with book covers for Raymond Chandler The Long Goodbye' and the first UK edition of Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.In the late 1950s he moved away from advertising and commercial work to focus on childrens' literature. Renowned titles include The Hamish Hamilton books of Princes and Princesses, 1963/64, The Marvellous Travels and Adventures of Baron Munchausen 1967, Fattypuffs and Thinigers by Andre Maurois.In the 1980s and '90s he illustrated books by Allan Ahlberg, Michael Rosen and Brian Alderson.He also created over forty stamps for the Royal Mail. The Fritz Wegner Archive documents phases of his art from the 1950sto the 2000s It includes comprehensive images scanned from originals in the collection of over 3,500 graphic works. The publication is authorised by executors of the estate of the artist. Seller Inventory # 9781910110294
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