The Genius of Lothar Meggendorfer

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The Genius of Lothar Meggendorfer

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Sendak, Maurice (appreciation by). (Illustrated by Lothar Meggendorfer). London: Jonathan Cape, 1985. 4to. First edition. Color pictorial boards.

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Lothar Meggendorfer was, without a doubt, the master of 19th century movable books for children. The Genius of Lothar Meggendorfer (Random House, 1985) features reproductions of 7 (including the cover) movable Meggendorfer plates. The last plate is double-sided, allowing readers to view the mechanism that activates the movement. In addition to the illustrations, this also includes two written pieces: an appreciation by Maurice Sendak and a forward by pop-up publisher Waldo Hunt. A first edition in Very Fine condition.

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