Laureate's Progress

London: Jonathan Cape Ltd. As New in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0224064819 . FIRST EDITION, FIRST Impression with the correct Printer's Key - 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. In the Original publisher's maroon cloth boards, with bright gilt lettering to spine. In the original publisher's pictorial dustjacket which has some slight shelfwear = some creasing and a couple of closed tears to the edges, all of which are now neatly repaired to the reverse of the d/j with clear archive tape. Also there are some light smudges/scratches which are only seen if held up to the light - all pretty negligible - the dustjacket is now in a new protective clear - removable - bookfilm plastic coverand looks Fine. The dustjacket is NOT Price-clipped. Apart from the minor faults to the d/j the book is an As New, Unread copy. Internally FINE - NO Inscriptions or Marks. 95 pp. Illustrated throughout by Quentin Blake in colour and black and white, but mostly in colour, some double page. An Excellent Very Clean, Tight and Bright NEAR 'As New' copy by the Children's Laureate - Quentin Blake. " Quentin Blake's illustrations have delighted both children and adults for many years. He is recognised by his contemporaries as the master of his art, and his work is to be seen in children's books, on book jackets, magazines, cartoons and advertisements all over the world. Blake works in a variety of different mediums, drawing on the classic traditions of British, European and American illustrations, but brings his own instinct and vision to his work and continues to break boundaries, set new trends and remain a matchless talent in the field of contemporary illustrations. Blake also reveals his talent for writing. He addresses the development of his own life and work, from the earliest influences, working in different mediums, collaborating with some of the most significant children's writers of the 20th century - most notably Roald Dahl - to his own influential work at the Royal College of Art between 1978 and 1986, first as Head of Illustration and later as a visiting professor....." . ; Slim 4to 11" - 13" tall .