Words About Pictures: The Narrative Art Of Children's Picture Books
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in the field of literary and visual criticism, Words About Pictures: The Narrative Art of Children's Picture Books presents a rigorous and illuminating analysis of how picture books communicate meaning to young readers. Perry Nodelman argues that the relationship between text and image in children's picture books is far more complex and sophisticated than commonly assumed, drawing on semiotics, art history, and narrative theory to make his case. The book details how visual elements such as colour, perspective, and composition work in tandem with written language to construct narrative and convey emotion. Nodelman instructs readers — whether scholars, educators, or parents — to look more carefully at the books placed in children's hands, revealing the rich layers of meaning embedded within seemingly simple pages. Authoritative, accessible, and intellectually rigorous, this volume remains an essential reference for anyone engaged with children's literature or visual storytelling.
Author: Perry Nodelman
Format: Paperback
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in the field of literary and visual criticism, Words About Pictures: The Narrative Art of Children's Picture Books presents a rigorous and illuminating analysis of how picture books communicate meaning to young readers. Perry Nodelman argues that the relationship between text and image in children's picture books is far more complex and sophisticated than commonly assumed, drawing on semiotics, art history, and narrative theory to make his case. The book details how visual elements such as colour, perspective, and composition work in tandem with written language to construct narrative and convey emotion. Nodelman instructs readers — whether scholars, educators, or parents — to look more carefully at the books placed in children's hands, revealing the rich layers of meaning embedded within seemingly simple pages. Authoritative, accessible, and intellectually rigorous, this volume remains an essential reference for anyone engaged with children's literature or visual storytelling.