The Great Wave: A Children's Book Inspired by Hokusai

ISBN: 3791370588

Author: Massenot, Veronique

Condition: New

Hokusais classic woodcut of a majestic wave becomes the starting point for a storybook children will want to read again and again.On a stormy winters day, a baby boy, Naoki, is swept into a fishermans boat by a great wave. Years pass, but still Naoki does not grow. Must he return to the ocean in order to become a young man? The answer arrives in the form of a mythic fish. Japanese artist Hokusai is one of the worlds most celebrated printmakers. His famous woodcut, "The Great Wave," epitomizes the artists characteristic techniques and themes. In this childrens book, the artists masterpiece is the genesis for a simple but compelling story, beautifully illustrated in pictures that recall Hokusais brilliant use of detail, perspective and color. A stunning reproduction of the woodcut itself is featured in the book, supplemented by information about the artist and his work. At once modern and classic, The Great Wave introduces young readers to a beloved artist and his timeless portrayals of nature and transformation.