THE WALL: GROWING UP BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN

New York: Frances Forster Books, 2007. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this Caldecott Honor book, a moving autobiographical account of a boy in Communist Prague who couldn't help but to draw - 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. 12'' x 9''. Original brown paper boards with central star design. Original unclipped ($18.00) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [52] pages. Signed by Sis to copyright page, with original drawing of a rabbit-like creature. Sharp and bright.