Description
"The Wolves of Currumpaw "is a beautifully illustrated modern re-telling of Ernest Thompson Seton's epic wilderness drama "Lobo, the King of Currumpaw," originally published in 1898. Set in the dying days of the old west, Seton's drama unfolds in the vast planes of New Mexico, at a time when man's relationship with nature was often marked by exploitations and misunderstanding. This is the first graphic adaptation of a massively influential piece of writing by one of the men who went on to form the Boy Scouts of America.A University of Falmouth graduate and London resident, William Grill's first book "Shackleton's Journey "made him the youngest Kate Greenaway Medal winner since 1960. With a slew of prizes and under his belt, Grill looks primed to make a huge impact with "The Wolves of Currumpaw."
A beautiful re-telling of the first short story from Ernest Thompson Seton's 1898 classic, Wild Animals I Have Known, this second book from Kate Greenaway Medal winner William Grill takes us back to the dying days of the old west.
About the Author
William Grill recently graduated from University College Falmouth and currently works in London as a freelance illustrator. He works in predominately in colored pencil, and has worked for a variety of clients such as Harrods, The New York Times and Shelter. William draws most of his inspiration from looking closely at what's around him, and from a young age has maintained a keen interest in dogs and the outdoors.
Reviews
A magnificent large-scale picture book, The Wolves of Currumpaw gives narrative non-fiction a new dimension. [...] The story is deeply moving, and Grill ends by linking Seton's tale to the history of conservation of wildlife and its great importance today. * The Guardian *
Grill has created a powerful picture book that is certain to provoke feelings of empathy for the regal Lobo and Blanca. * The New York Times *
William Grill brilliantly evokes a landscape inhabited by wolves in his narrative non-fiction The Wolves of Currumpaw. * The Irish Times *
Awards
Commended for 100 Best Books of the Last 100 Years 2021 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781909263833
Author William Grill
Format Hardback
Page Count 80
Imprint Flying Eye Books
Publisher Flying Eye Books
A beautiful re-telling of the first short story from Ernest Thompson Seton's 1898 classic, Wild Animals I Have Known, this second book from Kate Greenaway Medal winner William Grill takes us back to the dying days of the old west.
About the Author
William Grill recently graduated from University College Falmouth and currently works in London as a freelance illustrator. He works in predominately in colored pencil, and has worked for a variety of clients such as Harrods, The New York Times and Shelter. William draws most of his inspiration from looking closely at what's around him, and from a young age has maintained a keen interest in dogs and the outdoors.
Reviews
A magnificent large-scale picture book, The Wolves of Currumpaw gives narrative non-fiction a new dimension. [...] The story is deeply moving, and Grill ends by linking Seton's tale to the history of conservation of wildlife and its great importance today. * The Guardian *
Grill has created a powerful picture book that is certain to provoke feelings of empathy for the regal Lobo and Blanca. * The New York Times *
William Grill brilliantly evokes a landscape inhabited by wolves in his narrative non-fiction The Wolves of Currumpaw. * The Irish Times *
Awards
Commended for 100 Best Books of the Last 100 Years 2021 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781909263833
Author William Grill
Format Hardback
Page Count 80
Imprint Flying Eye Books
Publisher Flying Eye Books
