THE RACE OF THE GOLDEN APPLES

New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. First edition. Very good plus in fine dust jacket.. First printing of this retelling of the myth of Atalanta, who refuses to marry unless her suitor can beat her in a foot race – with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artistic duo Leo and Diane Dillon. Leo and Diane Dillon were a pair of "the world's pre-eminent illustrators for young people, producing artwork [...] that was a seamless amalgam of both their hands" (NEW YORK TIMES). Their artistry twice earned them Caldecott Medals – Leo was the first Black US American to receive the award – and netted them numerous other honors through their long careers, including a Hugo Award and three Coretta Scott King Awards. 10.5'' x 8.25''. Original cloth-backed boards. Original unclipped ($14.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. Remainder mark to bottom of text block. Else sharp and bright. (Inventory #: 45227)