While almost everybody knows Ludwig Bemelmans' Madeline, the fact
that the illustrator published over forty other titles remains a
well-kept secret. The first title in Thames & Hudson's
brand-new series, this book offers a visually rich insight into the
life and work of this important artist and writer. Ludwig Bemelmans
grew up under the Austro-Hungarian empire and emigrated to the
United States in his late teens, just escaping the outbreak of the
First World War. His illustrations for the Madeline books offer a
classic vision of Paris that has created a lasting impression on
millions of readers. And every illustrator would love to know how
he conveyed all the emotions of a spirited little girl drawn with
just a few lines and dots; how did he achieve such clarity in
simplicity? Laurie Britton Newell's illustrated essay gathers
material from Bemelmans' diverse oeuvre, from novels,
autobiographical stories, humorous articles and comic strips to
murals and menus for hotels and restaurants. The book makes
accessible this mesmerizing material, which is otherwise lost to
the public, and connects it to the artist's intriguing life. An
icon of a fascinating era, Bemelmans through his magical work gives
us glimpses of a life that embodied both hard work and glamour, in
Paris and New York.
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