Leo Lionni by Steven Heller

Leo Lionni by Steven Heller

The first survey of Leo Lionnis protean career as a graphic designer, childrens book creator, and fine artist.

"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
"A graphic designer and magazine art director, Lionni discovered his talent as a storyteller for children almost by accident." - The Wall Street Journal

Steven Heller was an art director at the New York Times for 33 years and is co-chair of the MFA Design department at the School of Visual Arts. A widely recognised authority on the history of graphic design, he has written or edited more than 100 books about design and popular culture.
Stephanie Haboush Plunkett is Deputy Director and Chief Curator of the Norman Rockwell Museum. Annie Lionni is Leo Lionni’s granddaughter and the administrator of his work. Leonard S. Marcus is one of the world's preeminent authorities on the history of children's literature. He is the author or editor of more than 25 books on the subject; the curator of numerous important exhibitions, including the New York Public Library's landmark show The ABC of It: Why Children's Books Matter; and a founding trustee of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780789214706
ISBN 10	0789214709
Title	Leo Lionni
Author	Steven Heller
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
Year published	2023-12-29
Number of pages	240
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.