Lynd ward the silver pony the book

An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. So imagine my eyewidening surprise when i found this beauty of a silver book recently procured for the library about one of the most beloved. For me to consider something equestrian art all i need to see is a horse. Lynd ward 19051985 illustrated more than two hundred books for children and adults throughout his prolific career. His wordless novels have influenced the development of the graphic novel.

The silver pony by lynd ward first edition 1973 from. Click to read more about the silver pony by lynd ward. A story in pictures, by lynd ward 19730203 rated 0. In 1973 ward returned to the story without words with the silver pony, the story of a. Gift inscription on ffep, else tight, bright and unmarred. The silver pony is perfect for this kind of setting. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. A story in pictures 1973, a wordless picture book, is about a boy and his silver.

A boy, particularly a lonely boy, lives in two worlds, one of the limited reality around him, the other a wider world of his imagining and his dreams. Explore related books by the adventures of sparrowboy. Strongly associated with his wood engravings, he also worked in watercolor, oil, brush and ink, lithography and mezzotint. Its said that lynd ward decided to be an artist when, in the first grade, he realized that. Lynd ward was born in chicago, illinois on june 26, 1905. Winner of the caldecott medal for his watercolors in the biggest bear, mr. The silver pony by lynd ward posted on 06162010 by jenvaughn 1 comment as the son of an activist, american woodcut artist lynd ward often addressed class and labor issues in his many early graphic novels, wordless sequences in fact. Silver pony by ward, lynd carol hursts childrens literature site. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name.

Buy the silver pony by lynd ward online at alibris. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Lynd ward wood engravings and other graphic art, circa. Told only in pictures, this is the story of a lonely farm boy who confuses his dreams of adventure on a winged pony with realitythe book, the silver pony. Small quarto 24 cm natural beige cloth over boards with silver lettering and. Highlights include wood engravings for ward s novels without words notably.

Ward was also famous for his wood engravings, which are featured in museum collections throughout the united states and abroad. A story in pictures is an illustrated childrens book by american artist lynd ward, published in 1973. Many super young tots come in with parents, and they can get bored with the toys and books they brought from home. Ward was also famous for his wood engravings, which are featured in museum collections throughout the. Lynd ward page on teachingbooks view the page share. The secret journey of the silver reindeer by lee kingman, lynd ward and a great selection of related books. Told only in pictures, this is the story of a lonely farm boy who confuses his dreams of adventure on a winged p. Dj shows light shelfedge wear, small closed tear at heel, price clipped, else bright and clean. I read this back in 197475 when i was in elementary school in dayton, oh. The illustrations for all of these and other books, plus many of his. A story in pictures by lynd ward 1992, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Lynd kendall ward june 26, 1905 june 28, 1985 was an american artist and storyteller, known for his series of wordless novels using wood engraving, and his illustrations for juvenile and adult books. First work is from the book beauty and the beast, retold by marianna mayer.

Lynd ward has 96 books on goodreads with 239684 ratings. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Lynd ward 19051985 was one of the foremost wood engravers and graphic book artists of 20thcentury america. This book alone is the recipient of the lewis carroll shelf award in 1973, the new york times best illustrated award in 1973, and the childrens book showcase award in 1974 source here.

A story in pictures by lynd ward 19921026 lynd ward on. Originally published in 1973, this is an early wordless novel of a boy and a flying horse. A story in pictures 9780395147535 by ward, lynd and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Nic of the woods by lynd ward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Told only in pictures, this is the story of a lonely farm boy who confuses his dreams of adventure on a winged pony with reality. A story in pictures by lynd ward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A wordless childrens graphic novel andor picture book about a farm boy who sees a silver flying horse. Face expression is subtle, locations look like ward has studied all of them.

And thats why when mike and i found a tattered copy of lynd ward s book the silver pony. This is the standard for writing an entire book without text. The nature of this book makes it an ideal time passer in our office. Second work is based upon the book the silver pony written by lynd ward. See all books authored by lynd ward, including the biggest bear, and the silver pony.

Houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company, 1973. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The lynd ward collection of wood engravings and other graphic art includes some 5,000 wood engravings, proof sheets, woodengraving blocks, and original illustrations for many of his books. And the fact that the artist wasnt known for specializing in horses, doesnt matter a bit. It just feels right that the silver pony returns to him no matter what form it appears in. A story in pictures isbn 9780395643778 in paperback by wa. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A story in pictures, by lynd ward 19730223 lynd ward on. Not very appealing cover of the silver pony by lynd ward, and yes its quite a thick novel hefty 174 wordless pages in all. Lynd ward books list of books by author lynd ward thriftbooks. The silver pony a story in pictures by lynd ward isbn. The most important work of american artist and illustrator lynd ward, gods man is a powerfully evocative novel, told entirely through woodcuts.