Funny Bones - Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras (Hardcover)

Funny Bones tells the story of how the amusing calaveras-skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities-came to be. They are the creation of Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada. In a country that was not known for political freedom of speech, he first drew political cartoons, much to the amusement of the local population but not the politicians. He continued to draw cartoons throughout much of his life, but he is best known today for his calavera drawings. They have become synonymous with Mexico's Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. Juxtaposing his own art with that of Lupe's, author Duncan Tonatiuh brings to light the remarkable life and work of a man whose art is beloved by many but whose name has remained in obscurity.The book includes an author's note, bibliography, glossary, and index.

General

Imprint:	Abrams Books for Young Readers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	Duncan Tonatiuh
Dimensions:	287 x 240 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - With printed dust jacket / Picture book / With dust jacket
Pages:	40
ISBN-13:	978-1-4197-1647-8
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > The arts > General Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	1-4197-1647-6
Barcode:	9781419716478

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