THE OWL-SCATTERER
McCurdy, Michael; Norman, Howard
From Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since September 8, 2020
From Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since September 8, 2020
About this Item
Inscribed first printing of this atmospheric story of a troublesome flock of owls that descends on a village, signed by both author and illustrator. Michael McCurdy fostered his love for wood engraving as a fan of Lynd Ward, with whom he was eventually able to strike up a collaborative friendship. THE OWL-SCATTERER was named by the NEW YORK TIMES as one of the Ten Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1986. 7.75'' x 10''. Original plum boards. Original unclipped ($13.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in black and white. [32] pages. Inscribed by Norman to half-title page "All best wishes / & many owls!" dated Jan. 12, 1994. Inscribed by McCurdy below "and his friend," dated 12 November 95. Clean and tight. Seller Inventory # 48172
Bibliographic Details
Title: THE OWL-SCATTERER
Publisher: The Atlantic Monthly Press, Boston and New York
Publication Date: 1986
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First edition.
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