Randolf Caldecott The Original Childrens Illustrator
Randolph Caldecott: The Original Children’s Illustrator
Randolph Caldecott might be considered one of the very best children’s literature illustrators of all time. ... “Caldecott is an illustrator, he is a songwriter, he is a choreographer, he is a strange manager, he is a decorator, he is a theater person; he’s superb, simply (Sendak, Caldecott & Co 24). Caldecott’s works mark the beginning of the modern picture book, before his works nothing before was ever seen. ... Caldecott to the most prestigious children’s illustrator of each year, named the Caldecott Medal of Honor. This is considered the most honorable award for illustrators and honors Caldecott for his massive contribution to illustrators and illustrations. ...
Born in Chester, England Caldecott began creating pictures as a young child. Many of his pictures depict the countryside, manor houses, churches, and farm buildings which originate from the visions of his place of birth (“Caldecott, Randolph” Microsoft Encarta Online Encyclopedia 2002