Jul 01, 2011 there are hundreds of alphabet books available, but none of them are quite like paul thurlbys alphabet. Paul thurlbys alphabet book edmonton public library. Each page in paul thurlbys wildlife shows a wellknown animal in a strangebuttrue scenario. Unfold the dust jacket for a poster of all 26 letters. Paul thurlby every letter is unforgettable in this awesome abc bookpage 4 of cover. Its a fun book but its also a chance to get students brains wondering and then to show them how an idea in one book might lead them into another text. We checked out the book from the library and fell in love with it. It s an interesting alphabet because it doesnt use the traditional letter objects, but still plays to the kid fan base example. M is for mountains not the traditional monkey, but h is for hang with a monkey hanging. Alphabet wall art alphabet and numbers letter art typography alphabet alphabet soup vintage wall art vintage walls boy nursery colors nursery decor designed to coordinate with most of my neovintage styled works, the alphabet canvas is a great primer for toddlers or a nice textural piece that utilizes fonts and letters as graphic elements. Thurlby creates a stunning alphabet that helps to make the shape of each letter memorable and fun.
Oh, how we love paul thurlby and his a is for awesome alphabet. He is the author and illustrator of paul thurlbys alphabet, as well as a regular contributor to british newspapers the guardian, the times, and the independent, among others. Fans of thurlbys recent distinguished entry on the crowded alphabetbook shelves paul thurlbys alphabet, 2011 wont be disappointed by this clever followup. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Some alphabet books feature capitals and lower case letter forms, keywords beginning with specific letters, or illustrations of keywords.
This is not a book that i would give to a small child. You know you have a book problem when you forget what lives in your piles. His print for trapeze is a great example of how well the illustrator has achieved this, and so is the print for island, which is on of my personal favourites. Paul thurlby graduated from university of buckinghamshire and became a fulltime illustrator, whose graphic style is instantly recognizable. With paul thurlbys alphabet, the author takes us back to the abc books that were part of our childhood. Paul thurlbys alphabet narrated by casper caulfield. I was thinking how great those illustrations would look on the wall even before i read your last bit about prints being available. Paul thurlbyspaul thurlbys alphabet hardcover2011 thurlby, p. The iconic artwork from alphabet has won legions of fans of all ages, and the upmarket finish to these posters makes this an irresistible addition to the paul thurlby brand. He has a midcentury esthetic with bright colors and fun shapes.
Filed under personalchildrens bookhand drawn type2009 9,215 views. Paul thurlbys alphabet by paul thurlby 2011, hardcover for. From a for awesome, to z for zip, this is a stunning book from a unique artist. In his first picture book, highlycollectable graphic artist paul thurlby creates a stunning alphabet that helps to make the shape of each letter memorable and fun. Aug 06, 20 paul thurlby s designs are a clever interpretation of the alphabet picture book, and i really like the retro style. The reading nook paul thurlbys alphabet classic play. I used to draw funny alphabet people and animals all the time. I like how he incorporated the subject into the letter. Paul thurlbys alphabet is a bold and inteligent look at.
Paul thurlbys graphic style has gathered a great deal of attention. He is a regular contributor to many publications, including the guardian, the times, the independent, and the big issue. As of this month, amazon lists 1,270 paperback, 735 hardcover, and 111 kindle editions of picture alphabet books. First on account of the paper, finely squared, all the letters we read and write carefully framed within their confines. Discover london through the eyes of awardwinning illustrator paul thurlby and his stylish alphabet book and find the word spelled out by his pictures in this gallery. You can easily download and install for you parks for the people. School library journal commercial illustrator thurlby makes his picture book debut, bringing his selfdescribed retromodern, midtwentiethcentury look to an impressive alphabet book. From an awesome a to a zippy z, this is the perfect abc book for the young and hip. Apabila saya mendengar mereka diterbitkan sebagai buku saya mungkin menjerit yee haw. Comments 6 responses to the reading nook paul thurlbys alphabet katie says. As paul thurlby explains at the end of the book, his brief was to fuse the object of the word with the shape of the letter. An alphabet book is a book primarily designed for young children. These are awesome posters, one to a page so you can use all the letters.
In his first picture book, graphic artist paul thurlby presents a stunning alphabet that helps to make the shape of each letter memorable. Hailing from nottingham, paul thurlby is an illustrator who made a name for himself back in 2011 when his childrens book alphabet took the world by storm. Paul thurlbys alphabet, written and illustrated by paul thurlby. Paul thurlbys wildlife by paul thurlby, paul thurlby. Notwithstanding his kidunfriendly book title and the lack of ethnic diversity in his throwback. G is for graffiti i could see where that might have some unintended albeit humorous consequences. Paul thurlbys alphabet, by paul thurlby, templar oct. Paul thurlbys alphabet by paul thurlby, hardcover barnes. About paul thurlby s alphabet discover an alphabet like no other. Paul thurlbys alphabet poster book by paul thurlby waterstones. This is a highly collectible picture book with each spread a unique and highlycollectable artwork from acclaimed graphic artist paul thurlby. Mar 25, 2017 alphabet wall art alphabet and numbers letter art typography alphabet alphabet soup vintage wall art vintage walls boy nursery colors nursery decor designed to coordinate with most of my neovintage styled works, the alphabet canvas is a great primer for toddlers or a nice textural piece that utilizes fonts and letters as graphic elements. With his uniquely humourous artwork that s so achingly stylish you want to rip it from paul thurlby s wildlife and hang it on your wall, paul brings to life 24 animals in a way which will appeal to readers of all ages. I thought he was very creative in choosing words to represent the letters and in coming up with great illustrations to match.
It presents letters of the alphabet with corresponding words andor images. Deceptively simple at first glanceor even first readingthis collection of short phrases paired with. Alfie loves reading letters and associating them with objects or people g is for grandma, isnt it, mummy. Paul thurlby telah berada di radar saya selama beberapa tahun dan saya teruja apabila dia mula menjual cetakan surat bergambar yang menyeronokkan. Deceptively simple at first glanceor even first readingthis collection of short phrases paired with bold illustrations and basic facts rewards close examination. From an awesome a to a zippy z, this is the perfect abc book. Paul thurlbys alphabet by paul thurlby, paul thurlby. The artist says hes inspired by midcentury design and illustration, and that definitely shows in what he describes as retromodern work.
As well as being a fun book about animal oddities, this picture book is a beautiful introduction to graphic design. Bold, subtlycombined colours and striking, imaginative leftfield combinations of images and words combine to make this a remarkable animal book. L is for london by paul thurlby in pictures childrens. Paul thurlby in his first picture book, graphic artist paul thurlby presents a stunning alphabet that helps to make the shape of each letter memorable. Commercial illustrator thurlby makes his picture book debut, bringing his self described retromodern, midtwentiethcentury look to an impressive alphabet book. Thurlby, who is a graphic artist, brings a new look to letters with his bold illustrations. Aug 04, 2011 oh, how we love paul thurlby and his a is for awesome alphabet. Paul thurlbys designs are a clever interpretation of the alphabet picture book, and i really like the retro style. Paul thurlbys alphabet special signed edition by paul. Storytime standouts looks at a stylish picture book, paul thurlbys alphabet. Jun 20, 2011 as paul thurlby explains at the end of the book, his brief was to fuse the object of the word with the shape of the letter. All 26 letters are featured in this book of removable posters, from an awesome a to a zippy z.
Debut talent thurlby, a british graphic artist, goes from awesome to zip in this vintagestyle abc, which began as a self directed project online. Each page in paul thurlby s wildlife shows a wellknown animal in a strangebuttrue scenario. Every letter is unforgettable in this awesome abc book. With his uniquely humourous artwork thats so achingly stylish you want to rip it from paul thurlbys wildlife and hang it on your wall, paul brings to life 24 animals in a way which will appeal to readers of all ages. The life of frederick law olmsted conservation pioneers best ebook. Paul thurlby every letter is unforgettable in this awesome abc book page 4 of cover.
Commercial illustrator thurlby makes his picture book debut, bringing his selfdescribed retromodern, midtwentiethcentury look to an impressive alphabet book. You may download and install for you paul thurlbys alphabet. Paul thurlbys wildlife by paul thurlby, hardcover barnes. Art loversteachers will appreciate thurlbys boldly colorful drawings and for teachers, could segue into paul thurlby has crafted a beautiful alphabet book designed around the icons of paris. With paul thurlbys wildlife, students have the opportunity to learn about animals but they only get one or two tidbits of information. Paul thurlby s designs are a clever interpretation of the alphabet picture book, and i really like the retro style. Besides the visual aspects of this book, paul does a great job of matching the pictures he uses to represent each letter of the alphabet. Paul thurlby is a british illustrator with a bold, retro, and textural graphic style. Mar 01, 2014 we checked out the book from the library and fell in love with it.
Featuring bright, bold retro illustrations, paul thurlbys alphabet is a stylish tribute to graphic design and each of the letters of the. Paul thurlbys stylish alphabet storytime standouts. The horn book thurlbys pop imagery and millennial vocabulary should grab young imaginations. P is for paris would also make a great gift for someone who loves the city or yearns to travel there. There are hundreds of alphabet books available, but none of them are quite like paul thurlbys alphabet. Nov 23, 2011 paul thurlbys alphabet, by paul thurlby, templar oct. Paul thurlbys alphabet brightminds educational toys for. Its an interesting alphabet because it doesnt use the traditional letter objects, but still plays to the kid fan base example. Your eyeballs might go a little crazy, but its worth it. I bought this book when it pubbed back in march, and that tigers binoculard glare stared me down the other day. Nov 09, 2011 besides the visual aspects of this book, paul does a great job of matching the pictures he uses to represent each letter of the alphabet.
Paul thurlbys alphabet created by paul thurlby alphabet book published by templar books an imprint of candlewick press. I highly recommend this book if you are a fan of creative. Join our email list for updates on news, events and new arrivals. The retro aesthetic he uses in his work stems from his passion for vintage posters, of which he has a large collection.