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Herve Tullet's Art of Play

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Hervé Tullet's children's books are things of wonder - playful items in themselves, interactive and vibrantly illustrated - they give us insight into the man himself, but this beautiful book fills in the blanks.

This is the definitive book for adults from an iconoclast of the children's book world. Tullet is a renowned author and artist who urges people of any age to create playfully and joyfully. In this deluxe volume, part career-spanning monograph, part artist's manifesto, he shares his origins, his inspirations, and his methods alongside illustrations, sketches, fine art, and photographs of his installations.

Hervé Tullet's Art of Play features commentary from curator Aaron Ott and children's literature expert Leonard S. Marcus. It's sure to become a favorite among parents, teachers, and librarians as well as art lovers and creatives. With this book, as with all his work, Hervé Tullet invites you to join him on an exuberant journey of ereativity.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Penelope ★★★★★

The oversized pages make Tullet’s creative process feel tangible—you can practically see his hand sweeping across each spread. My three-year-old and I spent a whole rainy afternoon tracing the shapes and talking about the colors, and it sparked more questions than any picture book we own.

George ★★★★★

This book feels like an event before you even open it, the cover is thick and textured in a way that makes you want to touch it. My kid and I spent a whole afternoon just flipping through the pages, and the interviews gave me a whole new appreciation for why his simple dots and squiggles are so geni

Edward H. ★★★★★

I've bought plenty of kids' art books over the years, but this one gave me genuine insight into the creator's playful process while my daughter kept flipping back to the vibrant pages. It's as much a beautiful object for the coffee table as it is an activity book.

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