Black and White [Signed w/ Original Hand Drawn Doddle] [Caldecott Medal]

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co, 1990. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Fine/Near Fine.

Signed with an original drawing of Hudson with inscription.

Black cloth over the spine to gray boards with an embossed cow, white spine letters. 12 by 25 inches tall; 32 unnumbered pages. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; The dust jacket with the price of $14.95 has age-toned along the spine [typical for this book]. David Macaulay's Black and White has been widely recognized for its innovative storytelling and unique interplay between text and illustration.

The book contains four seemingly separate (truncated) stories, yet their connections gradually emerge through visual and thematic overlaps, creating a fifth, overarching narrative. This complexity has been praised for its ingenuity and its ability to engage readers in piecing together the relationships between the stories. Themes like interconnectivity, chaos, and order are woven throughout, supported by motifs such as trains and family relationships.

The book's illustrations earned Macaulay the prestigious 1991 Caldecott Medal, and it remains a standout for redefining what picture books can achieve. Its multilayered structure makes it a fascinating choice for both children and adults, though younger readers may require guidance to fully grasp its nuances. Black and White is often considered a classic for its ability to challenge and entertain readers in equal measure. [Adapted from Online reviews] (Inventory #: 19677)