Kashima Shigeru Collection "The World of French Picture Books: A History of Charming Books" (Seigensha) This book introduces the world of French children's books, picture books, magazines, and illustration culture from the late 19th to the 20th century, with beautiful illustrations and commentary. It features numerous essential materials for understanding the history of French picture books and children's culture, including Bécassine and La Semaine de Suzette. [Contents] * Illustrations and bindings from the golden age of French picture books * Children's magazines, the origins of bandes dessinées * Children's culture and graphic design of the 19th and 20th centuries * Full color / many illustrations As an exhibition catalog, it is also an art book with high documentary value and preservation quality. [Book Information] * Title: The World of French Picture Books: A History of Charming Books * Supervision / Collection: Kashima Shigeru * Publisher: Seigensha * Specifications: Large format / Full color [Condition] * Used book * Very slight scuffing on the cover and corners * Very clean inside pages * No writing or tears * Overall in good condition [Recommended for] * Those who love French picture books and illustrations * Those interested in children's culture, art history, and binding history * Those who collect exhibition catalogs and art books * Those looking for an art book that looks good as interior decoration #KashimaShigeru #FrenchPictureBooks #Seigensha #ArtBook #ExhibitionCatalog #Illustrations #ChildrensCulture #ArtBook