The River
The River by Alessandro Sanna, published by Enchanted Lion Books in 2014, is a visually striking exploration of the seasons and the unique experiences they bring. This first edition spans 110 pages and is presented in English. The book consists primarily of images, with each of the four seasons represented as its own chapter, accompanied by brief introductory sentences that set the stage for the stories within. The narrative begins in autumn and concludes in summer, emphasizing our connection to place and the interplay between geography and storytelling.
Readers will find that The River delves into the flow of time, paralleling the movement of a river, and highlights the diverse tales that emerge from each season. The work encompasses themes related to comics and graphic novels, design, and illustration, making it suitable for both juvenile nonfiction and fiction audiences. This edition invites readers of all ages to engage with Sanna’s artistic vision, showcasing the beauty and depth of seasonal changes through a unique visual narrative.
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Surprising, original, and gorgeous, The River is a book about the seasons and the different kinds of experiences and stories that each season brings. Consisting almost entirely of images, The River presents each of the four seasons as its own chapter and story. A few sentences at the start of each chapter set the stage and provide clues for following each story. Beginning in autumn and ending in summer, The River is about our connection to place, as well as about the connections between geography, setting, and the stories we tell. The River is also about the flow of time, which flows like the river, and carries us.
Alessandro Sanna and his work are renowned throughout Italy and this book, which will fascinate young and old alike, demonstrates why.
Born in 1975, Alessandro Sanna‘s work is well-known throughout Italy. He has earned wide recognition across Europe as an illustrator and author, and his work has appeared in the New York Times Book Review and the New Yorker. He is a prolific and popular creator of illustrated books for children and readers of all ages and has received many awards and had many exhibitions. He lives and works in Mantua, Italy.
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