signed first edition
2007 · New York
by Spirin, Gennady; Perkins, John
New York: Marshall Cavendish Children, 2007. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this beautifully-illustrated retelling of the Arthurian legend. Praised for his sinuous, illuminated manuscript-like illustrations, Russian-born Gennady Spirin has been called "one of the world's most significant illustrators of children's books" by the NEW YORK TIMES. Spirin's artistry has earned him accolades including four gold medals from the Society of Illustrators – his watercolors imbue children's books with visual magic. 11.75'' x 9''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($16.99) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated (truncated)