THE MASTERWORK OF A PAINTING ELEPHANT

New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 2011. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this charming story of a young boy who lives atop an artistic white elephant. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all his books. Over his long career, he has earned two Caldecott Honors and two nominations for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. 6.75'' x 5.25''. Original black boards. Original unclipped ($15.99) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in black and white. 136 pages. Signed by Young to title page. Jacket with a hint of edgewear. Tight.