first edition
1993 · New York
by Dillon, Leo; Dillon, Diane; Bradbury, Ray
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1993. Fine in fine dust jacket.. First Dillon-illustrated edition of Ray Bradbury's first children's book, with surreal art inspired by M. C. Escher. 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. 9'' x 8.75''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped (truncated)