The hole book peter newell first edition

The hole book paperback august 31, 2012 by peter newell author. The peter newell family papers contain correspondence, photographs, personal papers, writings, drawings, paintings and publications that document the life and career of illustrator and humorist peter newell, with additional material relating to his children, sonsinlaw, and grandchildren. See more ideas about illustration, holes book and alice in wonderland 1. Soft colored illustrations by the author bring this delightful tale to life. The hole book, peter newell, october 1908 first edition. Buy the hole book by peter newell online at alibris. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. This uphill work is slow, indeed, but down the slant this volume breaks with the concept of newell s innovative hole book 1908, with its narrative verse revolving around a diecut hole in each illustration. B071nd2q91 1908 first edition, hinges repaired with binders tape, moderate wear to covers and corners. The hole book has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.

Illustrated edition the hole book illustrated edition by peter newell is a charming picture book that follows the trip of an accidental shot fired inside the house. Original blue cloth, large color pictorial label on upper cover tears, heavy wear. Oct 11, 2016 peter newell 1862 1924 began his career painting portraits, using crayons as a medium, before turning to childrens book. Wonderfully creative work by peter newell with humorous illustrations following the path of a bullet as it wreaks havoc, until stopped by the icing of a cake baked by a newlywed.

The hole book peter newell childrens books by newell, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all books authored by peter newell, including the hole book, and the slant book, and more on. Peter newell 18621924 began his career as an artist drawing portraits, using crayons as his medium. This uphill work is slow, indeed, but down the slant this volume breaks with the concept of newells innovative hole book 1908, with its narrative verse revolving around a diecut hole in each illustration. The cover of the book has a dark blue linen spine and illustrations of three people running across the page. Hole book first edition peter newell bauman rare books. Original publishers creamcolored papercovered boards and green woven paper dustjacket. This first edition book from 1910 is in very good condition with clean interior pages a very minor smudge here and there. He used the same gimmick again, except the hole is round. Full page color illustrations, unpaginated, 9 x 7 12 inches, color pictorial label on cloth covered boards hardbound. Author name peter newell title the hole book 1908 harper.

The hole book hardcover january 1, 1908 by peter newell author. In his fantastic humor, many believe, is the first appearance of the gentle humor of the absurd which the new yorker has subsequently developed to such a high level. Peter newell books list of books by author peter newell. Buy hole book peter newell childrens books book online at. The hole book by peter newell 1st edition 1908 from. First edition of newells groundbreaking illustrated book. Instead, the entire book is cut on the bias, creating a parallelogram.

Editions of the hole book by peter newell goodreads. See more ideas about illustration, alice in wonderland 1 and holes book. The amateur circus at nutley by peter newell, which appeared in harpers weekly march 31, 1894 peter sheaf hersey newell march 5, 1862 january 15, 1924 was an american artist and writer. Find out how a rocket launched from the basement floor of an apartment building is sure to interrupt a persons. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Alice wonderland, peter newell, first edition, harper bros. First editionan imaginary bullet which has been fire from a gun in the first illustrations, follows the path of 24 various scenes and ends on the last plate.

Of picturebook inventions, the hole book comes close to sheer, ungimmicky inspiration. Very good attractive copy in good dustjacket, darkened at spine and panel edges, partial splitting at front spine edge, dime sized chip at upper front panel, small chips at flap corners. The hole book book by peter newell 4 available editions. The hole book by newell, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Buy the hole book peter newell childrens books reprint by newell, peter, newell, peter isbn. Sep 25, 20 full of newells topsyturvy illustrations and charming verses, the book is an absolute delight for children and irreverent grownups alike. Alices adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is a vg copy with light wear and rubbing to boards, else a solid and clean copy of a childrens classic. First edition of newell s groundbreaking illustrated book. Details about peter newell the hole book 1st edition 1908. The hole book by peter newell, 9780804814980, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Peter newell the hole book first edition 1908 ebay. The hole book complete digitally restored reprint facsimile of the original edition of 1908 with excellent resolution and outstanding readability.

A cleverly illustrated and designed book as there is a bullet hole punched into the book. Bound in black cloth with pictorial paper label on front cover. Apr 9, 2015 american illustrator, writer, and cartoonist, including abcs of baseball 1895. Illustrated with 24 pictures and rhymes by peter newell. Published in the states in 1910, newell s the slant book was one of the earliest picturebooks and one which was postmodern before it became a trendy thing. Peter newell complete illustrations from the first edition of the book hole book, published in 1908. Lots sold without reserve are sold as is and are not returnable under any circumstances. Slant book first edition peter newell bauman rare books. Find out how a rocket launched from the basement floor of an apartment building is sure to interrupt a persons day. First edition of newell s highly creative slant book. The rocket book by peter newell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. The hole book peter newell childrens books by peter newell. Peter newell the hole book 1908 1st ed scarce childrens.

Still very early and still quite uncommon, particularly in dustjacket. First edition of newells highly creative slant book. Each page has a hole in the center caused by little tom potts pistol. With humorous text and irresistible drawings, this classic work will delight readers of all ages with the story of tom potts bullet, which leads him through all sorts of unexpected scenes and adventures, each funnier than the last. This book of verse poems was first published in 1908. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back 1908.

This is the 1912 edition of a classic first published in 1908. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Tall slim 8vo, blue cloth with large paper picture on front cover. Hole book peter newell childrens books hardcover october 11, 2016. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. In tuttles latest reprint, the hole book, newell did the bookish equivalent of a hollywood sequel. The hole book illustrated kindle edition by newell, peter. The hole book was preceded by newells 1893 debut as a childrens author and illustrator, the equally wonderful topsys and turvys, which he penned when he was only thirtyone. Of picture book inventions, the hole book comes close to sheer, ungimmicky inspiration. Complete digitally restored reprint facsimile of the original edition of 1908 with excellent resolution and outstanding readability. The hole book by peter newell, first edition abebooks passion for books. The hole book, peter newell, october 1908 first edition, 1st printing. Written in a,b,a,b rhyming format, we follow the baby in the pram as the reading tilts the book and sets him on his way down streets, paths and farm land.

A boy shoots a gun and each page is a short poem on the bullets travels. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. He is the author of the tuttle classics the hole book, the slant book. Be the first to ask a question about the hole book. First illustrated edition, illustrated by peter newell. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.