Action Jackson
Action Jackson
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A unique picture book about a great painter, full of information.
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Action Jackson by Jan Greenberg
On a late spring morning the American artist Jackson Pollock began work on the canvas that would ultimately come to be known as Number 1, 1950 (Lavender Mist). This is a unique picture book about a great painter and the way in which he worked, perfectly complemented by vibrant watercolour illustrations.
Jan Greenberg has taught creative writing and art appreciation classes at schools and colleges in America. She lives in St Louis, Missouri. With Sandra Jordan she is the author of several distinctive books about art, including,Vincent van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist, which was named a Sibert Award Honor Book in 2001. To visit Jan's website click here
Robert Andrew Parker is a fine artist and printmaker whose work often appears in publications such as the New Yorker. He has illustrated more than 70 books for children. His Pop Corn and Ma Goodness was a Caldecott Honor Book and in 2002 he won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for his picture book, Cold. Mr. Parker lives in West Cornwall, Connecticut.
Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan are the authors of several distinctive books about art. Their work, Vincent van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist, was named a 2002 Sibert Award Honor Book.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781845073268 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845073266 |
| Title | Action Jackson |
| Author | Jan Greenberg |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2005-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |