WINNIE THE POOH EXPLORING A CLASSIC

Summary:

Explore the timeless and universal appeal of this much-loved bear and discover the story behind the creative partnership of A. A. Milne and E .H. Shepard, brought to life through sketches, letters, photographs, cartoons, ceramics, and fashion.

Winnie-the-Pooh is one of the best-loved and most successful children's characters of all time. Published to accompany a major exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, this book explores the fascinating story behind the development of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends through the creative collaboration between author A. .A. Milne and illustrator E. H. Shepard. Beautifully illustrated with original drawings from the first editions accompanied by extracts from the manuscripts and the published books, Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic is a testament to the bear's enduring popularity.

About the Author:

Annemarie Bilclough is assistant curator in the Word and Image department at the V&A. Emma Laws is Frederick Warne Curator of Children's Literature at the V&A.

Product Details:

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
• Art / Popular Cultur