AN OCEAN WORLD

New York: Greenwillow Books, 1992. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this largely wordless tale of a whale born into captivity who experiences freedom for the first time - with original drawing. Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning artist Peter Sis's entrancing, joyful, and detailed illustrations mix technical prowess with a love for the medium. His work boasts man accolades, including seven NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Best Illustrated Book of the Year awards, Society of Illustrators gold and silver medals, and three Caldecott Honors. 9'' x 12''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($14.00) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [28] pages. Signed by Sis to title page, with an original drawing of a winged fish with a man's face. Sharp and bright.