Beautifully illustrated survey of Australian Gnomes & from where they originated. Ingpen is a recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration.
Robert Ingpen Books
October 13, 1936
Robert Ingpen is a distinguished Australian artist whose creative output extends beyond children's literature. His illustrations and writings explore a diverse range of subjects, from history and environmental conservation to health. Ingpen's distinctive style is evident in his ability to bring classic works to life, often grounding characters in contemporary contexts. His artistic influence is also visible in his graphic design work, which includes postage stamp designs and public art installations.
The Jungle Book
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
"The story of Mowgli, the abandoned man-cub who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli encounters such unforgettable creatures as the bear Baloo, the graceful black panther Bagheera and Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes."--
The Magic Bookcase
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
World-renowned illustrator Robert Ingpen begins his magical journey through the world of classic children's stories with a mural he worked on for years, inspired by the great storybook characters.
The book showcases Robert Ingpen's artistic journey, featuring his illustrator's notes, original sketches, and a rich collection of illustrations from his acclaimed works. It highlights the inspirations behind his storytelling, including the places, stories, and people that have influenced his creative process, offering a unique insight into his contributions to literature and illustration.
Encyclopedia of Mysterious Places
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Treasure Island
- 184 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself.Stevenson's first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages.
The Stolen White Elephant - First Edition
- 54 pages
- 2 hours of reading
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
The Hammerhead Light
- 127 pages
- 5 hours of reading
New edition of the award-winning author's adventure story about a lighthouse keeper and a young girl who are united in an attempt to save a threatened lighthouse. First published in 1976.
Alice in Wonderland
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Developed in conjunction with experts from the University of Surrey, this work is designed to encourage independent reading. Accompanied by illustrations, it is a part of the "Usborne Young Reading Series", which re-examines the tragedy of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".
Волшебная история, случившаяся в канун Рождества с мистером Скруджем, дарит надежду на то, что даже самый чёрствый, бессердечный человек, в душе которого, казалось, навечно поселился лютый холод, однажды может преобразиться и стать самым добрым, отзывчивым и щедрым…Великолепные иллюстрации известного австралийского художника Роберта Ингпена прекрасно передают атмосферу чудесных рождественских дней.
