Aliki liacouras brandenberg or pen name aliki born september 3, 1929 is an american author and illustrator of books. How a book is made softcover book written and illustrated. Aliki is the author and illustrator of more than fifty books for children that are treasured by readers all over the world. Publication date 1986 topics book industries and trade, publishers and publishing, book industries and trade, publishers and publishing. Children may find it interesting to make a book and then they can make their own books. This book made it fun and interesting to learn the facts about making mummies. Oct 15, 1986 how a book is made written and illustrated by aliki is a descriptive but also old look of how a book is made and the process it goes through to become a book. How a book is made by aliki an apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Because of alikis unusual approach of incorporating comic bookstyle narration combined with detailed illustration and heavilyresearched encyclopedic depth, a book like how a book is made demands constant attention to the relative positioning and interplay of word and image, and thus poses a challenge to child and adult readers alike. The day she was born, her grandfather made her a ring of silver and a.
Alikis most popular book is my five senses big book letsreadandfindout science, stage 1. Everything you need to know about finance and investing in under an hour big think duration. Very good book looks close to new with no markings. How a book is made by aliki 1986, hardcover for sale online. How a book is made aliki paperback harpercollins publishers. How a book is made reading rainbow book by aliki 198806. Aliki, frank and alexa brandenberg present i wish i was sick, too. This is a good example of an informational book because it elaborates the whole process of making a book. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. How a book is made softcover book written and illustrated by. A short clip from how a book is made showing awardwinning childrens book illustrator, chris soentpiet. Personal life edit since 1977 brandenberg and her husband franz have lived in london, england, where she continues to write books for children.
This book does not have any awards to its name and probably never will as it is pretty old at this point. Mar 9, 2018 how a book is made by aliki brandenberg, reading rainbow book. How a book is made by aliki 1988, hardcover, prebound. Aliki s books for young readers include the letsreadandfindout titles digging up dinosaurs, fossils tell of long ago, my feet, and my hands. The back cover accurately says the book is written for ages 8. It provided interesting pictures of the events that take place during the mummification, and little passages or notes about them. Signed and dedicated by the author, with a small illustration of a cat and a bird, on the front free endpaper. Aliki has written and illustrated many books, both fiction and nonfiction, loved by readers throughout the world. Garden state childrens book award new jersey aliki describes and illustrates the techniques and the reasons for the use of mummification in ancient egypt. With more than 60 fiction and nonfiction titles for children to her credit, aliki has been delighting her many fans since her first book was published in 1960. The pictures and concepts are clearly defined, making the book very informative and easy to understand. On the title page is a young cat holding a book with all its parts labeled.
Aliki books list of books by author aliki thriftbooks. How a book is made reading rainbow book by aliki 1988. How a book is made picture hippo by aliki paperback book the fast free. Aliki liacouras brandenberg or pen name aliki born september 3, 1929 is an american author and illustrator of books for children. A fine source describes egyptian gods and goddesses of the dead. A look at book publishing, from writing the story through the editing, proofreading. Oct 05, 2009 how its made canon 500mm f4 l lens duration. How a book is made by aliki a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Alikis books for young readers include the letsreadandfindout titles digging up dinosaurs, fossils tell of long ago, my feet, and my hands. Publication date 1986 topics book industries and trade, publishers and publishing, book industries and trade, publishers and publishing publisher new york. As aliki the book s authorillustrator says, a mummy is a mysteryhidden in layers of ancient bandage, bedecked with priceless jewels. I found this book to be very educational and also fun at the same time. Aliki describes and illustrates the techniques and the reasons for the use of mummification in ancient egypt.
Jul 04, 2019 how a book is made is an impressive insiders view of the book making process. Mummies made in egypt reading rainbow book 0690038585 book cover. How a book is made aliki brandenberg first edition. How a book is made reading rainbow book by aliki for. Aliki has 66 books on goodreads with 19155 ratings. How a book is made is an impressive insiders view of the bookmaking process. Apr 03, 2019 my five senses by aliki is a book about our five senses. Aliki says, im not so great at pushing buttons, but i know things happen when you do. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.
How a book is made book by aliki 7 available editions. A behind the scenes look at how wipf and stock publishers manufactures books, from printing, cover lamination, binding, to cuttingtrimming, resulting in a perfectbound softcover book. Beside on this webshop, made by rain scarfs are for sale at the shops of the cooper hewitt design museum in new york us and it is part of the t. Pdf how a book is made reading rainbow book by aliki. My five senses by aliki is a book about our five senses. As aliki the books authorillustrator says, a mummy is a mysteryhidden in layers of ancient bandage, bedecked with priceless jewels. How a book is made has 7 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. How a book is made by aliki 1988, hardcover, prebound for. The subject directs the way i illustrate a book, the same way friends bring out different parts of us.
How a book is made by aliki 1986, hardcover for sale. The character in the book is a cat which makes the book more attractive to children. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. After college, she worked in the display department at j. Crowell company, describes the stages in making a book, starting with the writing of the manuscript and the drawing of the pictures, and explaining all the technical processes leading to printed and bound copies. This is a book worth having in your classroom or home library. As he reads a book in the library, he says things near and dear to a librarians heart. She graduated from the philadelphia museum college of art in 1951. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
Aliki was born aliki was born on september 3, 1929 in wildwood crest, new jersey and raised in philadelphia, pa. Notable works, fossils tell of long ago, mummies made in egypt, feelings. See all books authored by aliki, including my five senses, and a medieval feast. Other nonfiction books by aliki include how a book is made, mummies made in egypt, my visit to the aquarium, my visit to the dinosaurs, my visit to the zoo, wild and woolly mammoths, and. Other nonfiction books by aliki include how a book is made, mummies made in egypt, my visit to the aquarium, my visit to the dinosaurs, my visit to the zoo, wild and woolly mammoths, and william.
We read mummies made in egypt as part of our egyptian study when our children were 7, 10 and 11. Aug 28, 2015 a behind the scenes look at how wipf and stock publishers manufactures books, from printing, cover lamination, binding, to cuttingtrimming, resulting in a perfectbound softcover book. Because of aliki s unusual approach of incorporating comic book style narration combined with detailed illustration and heavilyresearched encyclopedic depth, a book like how a book is made demands constant attention to the relative positioning and interplay of word and image, and thus poses a challenge to child and adult readers alike. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Authorartist illustrator editorpublisherdesignercopyeditorproofreaderproduction directorcolor separatorprinterpublicity an. How a book is made by aliki, 9780064460859, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Aliki lives near the globe theater, in london, england.
A look at book publishing, from writing the story through the. The books were inspired by a word, an experience, or the desire to find out. Christmas tree memories by aliki book the fast free shipping. This book would be informative for kids in grades kindergarten and first grade. How a book is made written and illustrated by aliki is a descriptive but also old look of how a book is made and the process it goes through to become a book.
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