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Book SynopsisThis beautiful book reminds me that I was one of many whom Leo Lionni took by the hand, leading me into the world of writing and illustrating picture books. Micha Archer, author and illustrator of Wonder Walkers, Daniel Finds a Poem, and the forthcoming What''s New, Daniel?
He had amazing breadth and depth, all on display in this volume.Paula Scher, graphic designer and partner, Pentagram
Throughout Leo Leonni's varied and eclectic work one can see his wit as well as his mid-century design sensibility; formal and geometric, but softened by his warmth and playfulness... Marc Rosenthal, New York Times bestselling illustrator
This first survey of Lionni's legacy comes out in conjunction with a retrospective of his work at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass Lionni had a rare ability to change shades and retain his s
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"For those who came to know Leo Lionni through his children’s books as I did, this book is an introduction to Lionni as a fine artist and as an art director where he recruited and befriended such luminaries as Calder, DeKoonig, Ben Shahn, and Eric Carle, encouraging them to infuse the commercial design world with “capital A” art... This beautiful book reminds me that I was one of many whom Leo Lionni took by the hand, leading me into the world of writing and illustrating picture books." - Micha Archer
"As a young working professional, I was inspired by Lionni’s Fortune magazine covers and his advertising design, and later genuinely surprised by his children’s stories and illustrations. He had amazing breadth and depth, all on display in this volume." - Paula Scher
"Throughout Leo Leonni’s varied and eclectic work one can see his wit as well as his mid-century design sensibility; formal and geometric, but softened by his warmth and playfulness. The breadth of his career is wonderfully shown in the images and informed writing in this book." - Marc Rosenthal
"This first survey of Lionni’s legacy comes out in conjunction with a retrospective of his work at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass… Suddenly, it becomes clear that, like the chameleons in “A Color of His Own,” Lionni had a rare ability to change shades — and retain his signature vibrancy — while moving, seemingly effortlessly, from one realm to another." - New York Times
"The children’s book author who was also an artist: Leo Lionni’s wide-ranging practice was kaleidoscopic and rooted in a strong sense of justice." - Hyperallergic
"How children’s book author Leo Lionni urged his readers to be change makers. The multidisciplinary artist wanted us to imagine how we can shape society and uplift our communities." - Smithsonian Magazine
