Such Stuff, a Story-Makers Inspiration (Signed 1st Edition)

Michael Morpurgo

ISBN 10: 1406364576 / ISBN 13: 9781406364576

Published by Walker Books, 2016

About this Item

Red boards with gilt titles to the spine. Clean pages. Firm binding. Dust jacket is not price clipped. Signed by the author via a bookplate to the front end page. Professional seller. All pictures are of the actual book that is for sale. Books are dispatched in cardboard packaging and dust jackets are placed in removable protective covers.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Such Stuff, a Story-Makers Inspiration (Signed 1st Edition)
• Publisher: Walker Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1406364576
• ISBN 13: 9781406364576
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed By Author

About this title

Synopsis

This insightful collection is the perfect gift for Michael Morpurgo fans who want to understand how writing works and where stories begin. Revealing essays from Michael about more than twenty of his most popular novels are combined with key extracts from his books along with historical context and illuminating background information from Michael’s brother Mark. Stunning illustrations from Michael Foreman, photographs and facsimiles complete the immersive experience.

About the Author

Michael Morpurgo has an unparalleled reputation as a children's storyteller. He was Children's Laureate from 2003 to 2005, has written over 100 books and is the winner of many awards, including the Whitbread Children's Book Award, the Smarties Book Prize, the Blue Peter Award and the Red House Children's Book Award. His books are translated and read around the world and his hugely popular novel War Horse is now both a critically acclaimed stage play and a highly successful film. Michael and his wife, Clare, live in Devon. Visit Michael's website at: www.michaelmorpurgo.com Michael Foreman is one of the world's leading illustrators. He has won several major awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal twice. His titles for Walker Books include The Mozart Question, Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Mia's Story, Say Hello and A Child's Garden. He lives in South West London.