9780714855981: Moon Man

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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.\u003c/p\u003e","webDescription":"Moon Man by Tomi Ungerer. Classic fable about the man in the moon, by one of the world's most famous storytellers. Order online from the Phaidon Store.","webKeywords":"","webLongDescription":"In this beautifully illustrated and delightfully quirky tale by one of the world's best-loved and acclaimed storytellers, the Man in the Moon looks down on the happy, dancing people on Earth every night, wishing he could join them. He hitches a ride on a passing comet and crash-lands on Earth, where he quickly finds himself thrown into jail by people who take him for an invader, rather than a friendly visitor. The Moon Man, however, has a most unusual – but perfectly logical – means of escape, and sets out to make his way back home. ","webReviews":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;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;So strong and graphically interesting... It's art \u0026#8211; illustration at the highest level.\u0026quot; \u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;[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;Watch the children, the subversive is back.\u0026quot; \u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;His ability to capture the absurd [\u0026#8230;] and inject [...] subtle humour make this book a timeless classic.\u0026quot; \u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eOutside In\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;The new editions look fresh and inviting, with creamy backdrop pages, crisp colors, and almost tangible textures.\u0026quot; \u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Ungerer's artwork is distinguished by bright colors and his own distinctive style, and his stories are a beguiling mix of humour, wisdom and worthwhile messages.\u0026quot; \u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eBuffalo News\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;A strange and hilarious fairy-tale adventure that will make nighttime kids guffaw out loud.\u0026quot; \u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eUrbanFamily\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;[A] sweet, subversive, and lyrical tale.\u0026quot; \u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eBrain Pickings\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Beautiful and thoughtful... Can help children from all backgrounds understand what it means to seek refuge... The poor reception and mistreatment of the gentle protagonist in Tomi Ungerer\u0026#8217;s \u003cem\u003eMoon Man\u003c/em\u003e (2009) when he arrives on earth serves as a cautionary tale. We learn among other things that society is only as humane and civilised as the degree to which it extends such principles to its most vulnerable members.\u0026quot;\u0026#8212;\u003cem\u003eEAL (English as an Additional Language)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","webShortDescription":"Classic fable about the man in the moon, by one of the world's most famous storytellers."}