Characters from children's books often take on legendary status in the popular imagination. Peter Pan inspired his own pathological syndrome (and maybe R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly"); Willy Wonka led to a real–world candy company; and hundreds of wannabe Hobbits live in commercially manufactured Hobbit holes in Shire–like lands. "Picture This," a new exhibition at the British Library, presents a canon of illustrations from famous storybooks, from Paddington Bear to The Borrowers to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Sometimes even more than the written stories, it's the detail and enchantment of the illustrations that transport children into these fantasy worlds. But are ingeniously illustrated kids' books in danger of extinction in this Kindle–fied time? Curator Matthew Eve tells Co.Design, "Like anything else, children's books come in and out of fashion and popularity. But there will always be a place for them in children's lives if teachers, parents, and families keep them as firm family favorites to be cherished and (cerebrally) enjoyed."Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'
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Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Fri, 24/06/2011 - 11:46 Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has demonstrated an affinity with political outsiders, fantasy worlds and religious prophets as he revealed his choice of favourite books for a new magazine. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Written By: Philip Jones Publication Date: Mon, 20/06/2011 - 09:43 The British Library has signed a deal with Google, which will see one of the largest collections of books and pamphlets in the world made available and searchable online for the first time. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
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