The eclectic and surprising panoply should appeal both to adult Blake fans and early readers. Ages 4–8' - Publishers Weekly A stylish children's ABC book created by the British artist, Peter Blake Pop artist Peter Blake has an eye for the quirky and the overlooked. As well as being known as a painter, Blake is renowned for his works on paper and as a leading exponent of collage. He has designed sleeves for albums by generations of recording artists, from the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to Paul Weller and Oasis. This charming ABC is composed from the extensive collection of objects and ephemera he has gathered in his studio during his long career including a golden apple and a sherbet dish of colored ice topped by a cherry. This stylish book will help children learn their alphabet and give Peter Blake fans an insight into the artists's eclectic private collection. Details Author: Peter Blake Hardcover: 64 pages | 56 colour illustrations Date published: October 2009 Language: English ISBN: 978-1854378163 Product Dimensions: 20.0 x 18.5cm
