The development period of children's picture albums

It is generally believed that picture books (picture books) in the modern sense were born in Europe and the United States in the second half of the 19th century. Caldecott, Greenaway, and Porter were all outstanding early representatives. In Asia, Japanese picture books started in the 1950s, rose to prominence in the 1970s, and have now become a major country of picture books. Picture books in Taiwan, my country, roughly started in the late 1960s, and gradually got better after the 1980s. In the 1930s, the mainstream of picture books in the English-speaking world gradually moved to the United States, and picture books ushered in their golden age.

In 1902, "The Story of Peter Rabbit" by British painter Beatrix Potter was officially published. This small-format picture book is recognized as the first picture book with the best combination of pictures and text in the world, and is a milestone. Aatrix Potter is therefore considered the mother of modern picture books.

In 1922, the American Library Children's Services Society established the Newbery Medal for Children's Literature.

In 1928, American painter Wanda Geiger published the first true picture book in the United States, "A Million Cats."

In 1938, the American Library Association established the Caldecott Medal in memory of the British illustrator Randolph Caldecott, "the father of modern picture books", and awarded it to the best picture published in the United States that year. Calligraphers and painters.

In 1956, the International Federation of Children's Books established the International Andersen Award. Awarded every two years to writers and painters who have made outstanding contributions.

In 1964, American picture book writer Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" was described as "the first picture book in the United States to acknowledge that children have strong emotions." And won the International Andersen Award.

In 1990, Chinese-American picture book painter Yang Zhicheng won the Caldecott Gold Medal for "Wolf Granny". He was the first Chinese-American painter to win the award. 1658 The book "Orbis Sensualium Pictus" (Orbis Sensualium Pictus) written by the Czech educator John Amos Comenuis (1592-1670) was published in Nuremberg. It was the first illustrated children's book in the Western world.

In 1744, John Newbery (1713-1767) in England founded the world's first children's bookstore and published the Little Pretty Pocket Book with woodcut illustrations on the inside.

In 1789, the British poet and painter William. William Blake (1757-1827) completed a block-printed color children's book, Songs of Innocence.

1845 German Heinrich Hoffman (1809-94) published the book "Peter Shock-Headed", which was the first time in history that the protagonist's name appeared in the title of the book.

1860 Walter Crane (1845-1915), Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) and Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) successively cooperated with the famous publisher Edmund Evans (1826-1905). The studio publishes color picture books.

1878 Randolph. Randolph Caldecott drew illustrations for the book "The Diverting History of John Gilpin" (The Diverting History of John Gilpin). The illustration of John galloping on a horse later became the symbol of the American Caldecott Medal.

In 1896, France's Maurice Boutet De Monvel (1850-1913) published "Jeanne d'Arc" (Jeanne d'Arc). In addition to being translated into English the following year, the book was also reprinted in its original form. issued.

In 1902, the British Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) originally self-published 250 copies of "The Story of Peter the Little Pig", which was officially published by Warne Press. It is considered the beginning of modern picture books and can be called A milestone in picture books entering a new era, this series has become the best-selling picture book in a century.

1907 After the copyright of "Alice in Wonderland" expired, many different illustrated versions appeared. Among them, the British illustrator Athun Rackhan (1867-1939), famous for his illustrations of "Peter Pan", also I drew a copy of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" with a classic and elegant style.

In 1922, the Children's Services Department of the American Library Association (ALA) established the Children's Book Award, the Newbery Children's Literature Award, in memory of John Newbery, the founder of British children's publishing. Medal), to select the children's literature writers who have made the most contributions to American children's literature in the past year.

Wanda, a children's book author who immigrated to the United States from Germany in 1928. Wanda Gag (1893-1946) became famous with her debut novel "Millions of Cats", and later occupied a pivotal position in the early American children's literature world.

In 1938, the American Library Association established the Caldecott Medal (Caldecott Medal) to commemorate the British illustrator Randolph Caldecott's contribution to picture books, awarding it to the best children's picture book illustration published in the United States in the previous year. The premise is that the winning illustrator must be an American or a foreigner with American citizenship.

1942 American illustrator Rob. Robert McCloskey won the Caldecott Medal for "Making Way for Ducklings". He was also the first illustrator to win the Medal twice. The other winning work was in 1958. ’s Time of Wonder.

Virginia in the United States in 1943. season. Vinginia Lee Bunton (1909-1968) published "Little House" in 1942, which won the Caldecott Medal the following year.

In 1955, Swiss Alois Carigiet (1902-1985) published "The Snowstorm" (The Snowstorm). He was also the first person to win the "International Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator Award" in 1966. winner.

In 1956, the "International Board on Books for Young People" (IBBY, International Board on Books for Young People) established the "International Andersen Award" (Hans Christian Andersen Award), which is awarded every two years to outstanding young people's literary creations. Writers who have contributed and are still alive are encouraged; in 1966, the Illustration Award was added, which can be called the Nobel Prize in the field of children's literature and illustration.

UK established Kate. The Kate Greenaway Medal is the highest honor awarded to British illustrators every year.

In 1962, Oxford University Press published Brian. A B C, a book written by Brian Wildsmith (1930-), which won the Greenaway Award in the same year.

1967 The Biennale of Illustrations Bratislava in the Czech Republic established the Biennale of Illustrations Bratislava in 1967, abbreviated as BIB in English. The BIB awards one annual first prize and five Golden Apple Awards every biennial year. , ten gold medal winners.

"The Wonderful Bamboo Shoot" created by Japan's Segawa Yasuo (1932-) was published in 1963 and won the first Brady International Illustration Award in 1967.

In 1970, the American illustrator Maurice Sendak won the Andersen Illustrator Award, and also won many awards such as the Caldecott Medal for his works such as "Where the wild Things Are?" and "In the Night". "In the Night Kitchen" etc.

1973 Raymond. Raymond Briggs (1934-) published Santa Claus, which won him his second Greenaway Award. He had won the Greenaway Award as early as 1966 with Mother Goose Treasury, and his 1978 The published The Snowman was even made into the well-known animated film "The Snowman" in 1982.

York in Switzerland. Jorg Muller (1942-) created "The Excavator Noises Every Year - The Countryside Has Changed" in 1973. He was also the winner of the "International Hans Christian Andersen Award" in 1994. His representative works include "Devil Island" and "Two Islands". ”, “Discovering the Little Tin Soldier”, etc.

1975 Italian illustrator Ella. famous for her wordless picture books. Iela Mari once again releases the book "The Song of Trees" after Historia sin fin and El erizo de mar.

Peter in the United States in 1977. Peter Spier (1929-) published Noah's Ark, which won the Caldecott Medal gold medal in 1978.

Chris in the United States in 1982. Where. Chris Van Allsburg (1949-) published "Tian Ling Ling" in 1981 (this book won the Caldecott Medal in 1982). In 1985, he published "The Arctic Express" (this book won the Caldecott Medal in 1986).

Japan’s Akabane Sueyoshi (1910-1990) won the International Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator Award that year. He was the first Asian to win this award. His representative works include: "Chasing, Chasing, Chasing", "Chasing" "Morin Flute", "Momotaro", etc.

In 1984, Japan's Mitsumasa Anno (1926-) won the 1984 International Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator Award. His representative works include: "ABC Picture Book", "The Story of Heavenly Movement", "Picture Book of Journey", " Wonderful Seeds" and more.

1986 Rob. Robert Ingpen (1936-) won the International Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator Award in 1986.

1988 Dusan of the Czech Republic. Dusan Kally (1948-) won the 1988 International Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator Award. (Won the BIB Illustration First Prize in 1982) His representative works include: "Alice in Wonderland" and "Winter Prince, Where Are You Going?" ", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", etc.

1990 The precocious Austrian illustrator Lisbeth. Lisbeth Zwengen (1954-) won the 1990 International Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator Award at the age of 36, making her the youngest winner of the award. "Children" was selected for the original painting exhibition in Bologna. Representative works include: "Princess Thumb", "Andersen's Fairy Tales", "Little Red Riding Hood", etc.

Chinese-American illustrator Ed Young won the Caldecott Medal for his book "Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story From China". In addition to the theme being Chinese folk In addition to the story, this is also the first Chinese-American creator to win the award.

1992 Czech Covita. Kveta Pacovska (1928-) won the 1992 International Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator Award for her unique colors and magical spatial composition. His representative works include "Wonderful Numbers", "The King of Little Flower Kingdom", etc.

1993 Swiss rookie illustrator Marcos. Marcas Pfisten (1960-) created a book called "The Rain Fish" that used special printing effects of colorful sequins to create sparkles. It won the Children's Department Recommendation Award at the 1993 Bologna International Children's Book Fair.

1996 Klaus of Germany. Klaus Ensikat (1937-) won the International Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator Award. His representative works: "Alice in Wonderland", "The Musicians of Bremen", etc.

Tommy in France in 1998. Tomi Ungerer (1931-) won the International Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator Award. His representative works include "Three Robbers" and "Man on the Moon".

Anthony in the UK in 2000. Anthony Browne (1946-) won the International Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator Award. His representative works include "Through the Tunnel", "Willy's Dream", "The Zoo", etc.