The Boy Who Bit Picasso by Antony Penrose
An introduction to Picasso. It tells the true story of Antony Penrose, son of the photographer Lee Miller and the painter and writer Roland Penrose and his childhood friendship with the great artist. It features some sixty-five illustrations, including Picasso's most appealing artworks, as well as archive photography by Lee Miller.
'An inspirational mini-memoir for children' - Harper’s Bazaar
'A gem' - Observer
'The mutual admiration that the boy and the famous artist shared shines out from every page … with the photographs evoking a truly touching intimacy' - Junior
'Reveals a side to the 20th century’s most famous artist that you won’t have seen before, and that’s what makes it so special' - RPS Journal
'This charismatic little children’s book serves as a super beginning point to introduce a youngster to Picasso … stimulating and creative' - The American
'A rare glimpse into the personality of one of the most famous artists of the 20th century … fantastic' - British Museum Friends Magazine
'Teachers who are involved with the creative side of the curriculum will appreciate it, that’s for sure' - School Librarian
'A gem' - Observer
'The mutual admiration that the boy and the famous artist shared shines out from every page … with the photographs evoking a truly touching intimacy' - Junior
'Reveals a side to the 20th century’s most famous artist that you won’t have seen before, and that’s what makes it so special' - RPS Journal
'This charismatic little children’s book serves as a super beginning point to introduce a youngster to Picasso … stimulating and creative' - The American
'A rare glimpse into the personality of one of the most famous artists of the 20th century … fantastic' - British Museum Friends Magazine
'Teachers who are involved with the creative side of the curriculum will appreciate it, that’s for sure' - School Librarian
Antony Penrose is a British photographer. The son of Sir Roland Penrose and Lee Miller, he is director of the Lee Miller Archive and Penrose Collection at his parents' former home, Farley Farm House.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780500238738 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500238731 |
| Title | The Boy Who Bit Picasso |
| Author | Antony Penrose |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-08-09 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |