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Title: Funny Bones
Condition: New
Subtitle: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
EAN: 9781419716478
ISBN: 9781419716478
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardback
Type: Hardback
Release Date: 25/08/2015
Description: 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 José 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 Día 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.
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
Item Height: 286mm
Item Length: 231mm
Item Width: 12mm
Item Weight: 460g
Author: Duncan Tonatiuh
Genre: Children's Reference
Intended Audience: Ages 4-8
Release Year: 2015

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