Z GOES HOME

New York: Hyperion Books for Children, 2003. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this largely wordless alphabet picture book, the story of the letter Z's commute home after a long day of being the first letter in "zoo" Jon Agee studied painting and animation at the Cooper Union, an education evident in his bold illustrations - he imbues even inanimate objects with a sense of motion through his sketchy outlines. His affinity for the absurd makes for delightful reading. 12.25'' x 8.25''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($16.99) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [16] leaves. Signed by Agee to title page. Sharp.