Letters to Klaus
“Letters to Klaus” by Klaus Flugge, published by Andersen Press in 2013, is a unique collection that showcases envelope art from renowned children’s illustrators. This 96-page book celebrates the art of letter-writing through a vibrant array of creative designs, featuring contributions from notable artists such as David McKee, Emma Chichester Clark, and Satoshi Kitamura. The collection reflects over thirty years of artistic inspiration, originating from framed envelopes displayed in Flugge’s office.
Readers will discover a delightful assortment of 100 envelopes that highlight the imaginative techniques employed by some of the best-loved illustrators in the children’s book industry. Each piece not only serves as a visual treat but also emphasizes the joy and creativity involved in letter-writing. This edition invites readers to appreciate the artistry behind these envelopes, making it a noteworthy addition for those interested in art and children’s literature.
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A wonderful collection of envelope art from some of today’s best loved children’s illustrators, celebrating the art of letter-writing.
For over thirty years, lots of visitors to the publisher of Andersen Press, Klaus Flugge, have been delighted to see a large number of framed envelopes on the wall of his office. Klaus’s longtime friend David McKee started things off many years ago with the first envelope; this was soon followed by more, which in turn inspired contributions from other artists including Satoshi Kitamura, Emma Chichester Clark and Fulvio Testa. The idea for a book of some of the more inspiring samples has now been realised.
This collection of 100 stunning and quirky envelopes draws together some of the greatest illustrators in the children’s book industry: David McKee, Emma Chichester Clark, Tony Ross, Satoshi Kitamura, Posy Simmons, Chris Riddell, Axel Scheffler, Fulvio Testa, Susan Varley and Ralph Steadman.
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