Voices in the Park

Voices in the Park

by Anthony Browne (Author)

Synopsis

Four different voices tell their own versions of the same walk in the park. The radically different perspectives give a fascinating depth to this simple story which explores many of the author's key themes, such as alienation, friendship and the bizarre amid the mundane. Anthony Browne's world-renowned artwork is full of expressive gorillas, vibrant colours and numerous nods to Magritte and other artists, while being uniquely Browne's own style.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Corgi Childrens
Published: 05 Aug 1999

ISBN 10: 0552545643
ISBN 13: 9780552545648
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: Highly original story about children overcoming adult snobbery, told in four voices and illustrated by Browne's unique, surreal artwork.
Prizes: Winner of Kurt Maschler Award 1998. Shortlisted for Kate Greenaway Medal 1999 and LA Kate Greenaway Medal 1999.

Media Reviews
Highly original talent . . . Browne's picures of the city streets and the park are a joy to look at . . . Anthony Browne first editions are likely to become collector's items * Daily Telegraph *
An instant classic * Financial Times *
The haunting Voices in the Park by Anthony Browne turns a simple tale and a visually stunning series of surreal pictures . . . into a many-layered odyssey . . . this book will last a long time * The Times *
A genuinely thought-provoking read, and, as usual with Anthony Browne's work, the illustrations, with their surreal references draw the reader in * Sunday Telegraph *
Author Bio
Anthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wizard, My Dad, Voices in the Park (winner of Kurt Maschler Award) and Zoo (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal). In 2009, Anthony was appointed Children's Laureate, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of picture books. Anthony was also the first British winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, one of the highest international honours for illustration. His work has been widely exhibited and his books are published all over the world.