Numbers
Published on 1. October 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-4449-1876-2 (ISBN)
Description
An incredibly stylish numbers book - perfect for children and adults alike.
Have fun with numbers with an award-winning illustrator. Paul creates an amazing world where each number becomes its word. From '3 for 3D' and '5 for high five' to '10 for a perfect 10', each number is familiar, yet unique.
Beautiful and covetable, this book deserves a place on every coffee table - as well as in every nursery.
Praise for Alphabet: 'Skilfully constructed and cleverley composed, it's an awesome alphabet book that adults will also appreciate.' Kirkus Reviews
'Paul Thurlby's prints are so ludicrously beautiful that I am seriously tempted to blow the budget, order the whole lot and paper a wall with them.' India Knight, journalist and author
Have fun with numbers with an award-winning illustrator. Paul creates an amazing world where each number becomes its word. From '3 for 3D' and '5 for high five' to '10 for a perfect 10', each number is familiar, yet unique.
Beautiful and covetable, this book deserves a place on every coffee table - as well as in every nursery.
Praise for Alphabet: 'Skilfully constructed and cleverley composed, it's an awesome alphabet book that adults will also appreciate.' Kirkus Reviews
'Paul Thurlby's prints are so ludicrously beautiful that I am seriously tempted to blow the budget, order the whole lot and paper a wall with them.' India Knight, journalist and author
Reviews / Votes
This is quite simply outstanding. So clever... a wonderful look and feel. A book to charm adult and child alike. * Parents in Touch * Stunning. * The Guardian (Julia Eccleshare) * When it comes to graphic art and design, Paul Thurlby is Numero Uno as far as we're concerned. -- Catherine O'Dolan * MyLittleStyleFile * This distinctive book of numbers...is as much a study in graphic art as it is about counting * School Librarian *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 years
Illustrations
Full colour
Dimensions
Height: 312 mm
Width: 245 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
428 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4449-1876-2 (9781444918762)
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Person
Paul Thurlby has been a full-time illustrator since 2006. He has worked in advertising, editorial and T-shirt design, as well as publishing. His first book, Alphabet, won the BolognaRagazzi Opera Prima award in 2013. His inspiration comes from mid-century design and illustration. His style is retro-modern, with retro aesthetics and modern subject matter.