Published by Viking, New York, 2002
Seller: E. M. Maurice Books, ABAA, Torrington, CT, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Illustrated boards in matching dust jacket with a "Signed Copy" sticker on front panel. A cleverly pictured and imagined re-telling of Collodi's classic tale about a wooden marionette who wants to be a real boy. Fantastic illustrations from Caldecott Medalist, Lane Smith. Signed by Smtih on verso of FFEP. Size: 4to. Signed by Illustrator.
Published by Viking, New York, 2002
ISBN 10: 0670035858 ISBN 13: 9780670035854
First Edition Signed
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed first printing of this humorous story of what happened after PINOCCHIO was turned into a real boy, with original drawing of little PINOCCHIO by award-winning artist Lane Smith. Lane Smith's charmingly peculiar artistic style has graced publications from children's literature to periodicals, and even the covers of punk rock albums. His children's book illustrations have earned him numerous accolades, including two Caldecott Medals and five New York Times' Best Illustrated Book awards, as well as the adoration of numerous slightly off-center kids. 10.5'' x 8.25''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($16.99) color pictorial dust jacket. Unpaginated. Signed by Smith to verso of front flyleaf, with original drawing of PINOCCHIO. Sharp and bright.