All Kinds of Cars by Carl Johanson
From Swedish illustrator Carl Johanson, this partly true, partly fictitious book is a fantastic visual collection of cars and other wacky forms of transportation. Johanson's book identifies the ordinary along with the extraordinary - from fire engines and snow plows to galactic buses and guitar cars. All Kinds of Cars is a playful mix of existing and imaginary enjoyed by adults and children alike.
Swedish illustrator Johanson lays out this offering in the form of a catalog, and young readers certainly won't hesitate in picking out their favoritesThis whimsical collection is delightful, and provides fresh surprises at every turn. Most young audiences will finish this and immediately demand another reading. --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW It's a stylish and imaginative collection that all but guarantees kids will be reaching for art supplies as they dream up their own vehicles. --Publisher's Weekly [...] kids who love cars will enjoy this crazy compendium and will be engaged by the imaginative take on a traditional subject. --Kirkus Reviews The simple but cleverly rendered vehicles are likely to inspire children to grab some markers and get in on the fun. Exquisite design and seductive production values make picking this book up a no-brainer. Where to put it down ? on your child's night stand or a living room coffee table ? will present the bigger problem. --The New York Times Book Review
Carl Johanson is an illustrator living and working in Bretagne, France. He studied graphic design and illustration at Konstfack in Stockholm, and has since focused mainly on illustration and, in particular, creating books for children. All Kinds of Cars (originally titled 'Carl's Car Dictionary') is his first children's book, and he is currently working on a second project. Some of Carl's clients include: H&M, Boden, NK, Uniqlo, Rabén & Sjögren, and Actes Sud.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781911171010 |
| ISBN 10 | 1911171011 |
| Title | All Kinds of Cars |
| Author | Carl Johanson |
| Series | All Kinds |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Flying Eye Books |
| Year published | 2016-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |