9780714848778: The Three Robbers
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| SKU | 9780714848778 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Three Robbers |
| Author Description | Tomi Ungerer |
| Uri | store/childrens-books/the-three-robbers-9780714848778/ |
| Web Author Description | Tomi Ungerer is one of the world’s most famous and best-loved children’s authors. An illustrator, writer, designer, toy-collector and archivist of human absurdity, his work spans storybooks, poster designs, political campaigns and film. He is a recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen prize for illustration, and the Musée Tomi Ungerer, devoted exclusively to his work, opened in Strasbourg in 2007. |
| webLongDescription | In this timeless tale, three robbers wearing tall black hats walk the roads at night, terrifying everyone they meet. But one day, they encounter an orphan girl named Tiffany, who isn't scared of them at all... An ALA Book award winner, this classic story of mystery and suspense celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Written and illustrated by one of the world's most acclaimed and award-winning children's authors, The Three Robbers has been translated into 16 languages and has sold millions of copies in the 45 years since it was first published. This memorable, entertaining and beautiful storybook in which three ferocious thieves are defeated by the guileless logic of an innocent girl is now available again in English. |
| Binding | Hardback |
| Size | Size: 288 x 209 mm (11 3/8 x 8 1/4 in) |
| Pages | Pages: 40 |
| Illustrations | 20 |
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[A] style marked by great originality of illustrative technique, and a use of language that refused to patronise his young readers.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eDazed \u0026amp; Confused\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;His work was dark, wild, sometimes frightening. Maurice Sendak, a friend of Ungerer's, thought him the most original children's book writer of his time.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eSunday Telegraph\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Has delighted children around the world with his scarily enchanting style.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eThe Independent\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Phaidon Press [...] are in the process of bringing Tomi back into print with a distinction all of their own. In a reprint programme which is being carried out with careful attention to all aspects of printing and design, they have already given us excellent editions of \u003cem\u003eThe Three Robbers\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMoon Man\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAdelaide, the Flying Kangaroo\u003c/em\u003e and a handsomely revised and expanded edition of \u003cem\u003eFar Out Isn't Far Enough\u003c/em\u003e, while last year they published the first edition in English of \u003cem\u003eOtto\u003c/em\u003e.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eBooks for Keeps\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Maurice Sendak described Ungerer's work as passionate and personal - it's marvellous and it's cuckoo and it's that kind of veracity that's always made for good children's literature\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times, Outside In, Inside Out\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;You can see his work repeated by lots of illustrators, it's just so strong and graphically interesting, as in \u003cem\u003eThe Three Robbers\u003c/em\u003e. His images attract both adults and children and I can see the pictures without remembering the titles. It's art - illustration at the highest level.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Good news for children and fans of illustration alike... This story of three black-hatted, cape-wearing thieves and their unexpected encounter with a little orphan girl has lost none of its charm. It's all inky shadows and night-sky blues, making for a refreshingly dark tale for youngsters... Robbing loot has never looked like so much fun.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eCreative Review\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Dark and delightful.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eGrafik\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Tomi Ungerer is highly original. This is a famous book, illustrated in a bold, simple graphic style. The robbers steal a girl called Tiffany, who asks them what they want to do with the money they've accumulated. Suddenly, as if by a miracle, they become good.\u0026quot; \u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eAxel Scheffler, author of The Gruffalo, The Times, Saturday Review\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","webShortDescription":"A timeless tale of mystery and suspense for 4-8 year olds."}