Henri s walk to paris 1962 book

Henris walk to paris, illustrated by saul bass here and elsewhere. Henri s walk to paris is the story of young boy who lives in reboul, france that dreams of going to paris. Saul bass is considered to be one of the most important graphic designers of all time, in 1962 he collaborated with former librarian leonore klein to create henri s walk which became a prized out of print collectors item, luckily for us rizzoli had the good sense to republish this children s classic in 2012. All in all, even with all my qualms about the lack of personality and warmth of bass s characters, the story itself carries the book for any reader. A full 50 years later, basss only childrens book that he illustrated is finally.

This month, rizzoli will release a facsimile edition of this picture. Heller describes bass s children s book as, if he had taken the storyboard for a film title sequence and enlarged it to grand proportions. Saul bass childrens book comes back into print birth. It looks as if he had taken the storyboard for a film title sequence and enlarged it.

Check a few photos from the book here inside preface. Originally published in 1962, henri s walk to paris has been nearly impossible to find since, and has assumed an almost mythological status among design aficionados. Henri s walk to paris by saul bass and leonore klein. Paris is fun paris is color paris is warm paris is a good smell paris is sunshine paris is many people paris is raindrops designer saul bass only children s book is one not to miss. The story and illustrations are reprinted from 1962 and make for a book thats just as the. According to brain pickings, the book spent decades as a. Review of henris walk to paris 9780789322630 foreword. Rizzoli reissues saul bass picture book publishers weekly. Henri s walk to paris is the story of a young boy who lives in reboul, france, who dreams of going to paris. Henris walk to paris illustrated by saul bass, text by leonore klein. Young scott books 1962 with so little information on saul bass, it is always a great pleasure to come across his work. Heller, 2012 he goes on to describe the books as, although not the most engaging children s narrative, henri s walk fits squarely into the tradition of colorful minimalist picture books. The late graphic designer saul bass is known for his striking film title sequences for hitchcock s north by northwest and psycho.

Henri s walk to paris certainly has that clean graphic quality of many of bass s film posters, but gives us enough information to draw us in. One day, after reading a book about paris, he decides to pack a lunch and head for the city. In reboul, where henri lives, there is only one bus. Wisely capitalizing on our cultural fascination with the midcentury, rizzoli recently rereleased the title under their universe imprint, and the book looks just as resplendent. In 1962 bass collaborated with leonora klein to create a children s book called henri s walk to paris.

Talk of 1960s classics for kids earlier in the week got us thinking about a reissue we havent featured on the site, but really should henri s walk to paris by saul bass and leonore klein. Jun 11, 20 henri s walk to paris by saul bass illustrated 1962 children s book republished stay safe and healthy. Henris walk to paris was originally published in 1962 and was saul bass s only children s book. Rizzoli s universe imprint is getting heavy into the vintage children s reprint game and has two new gorgeous books out. Saul bass may 8, 1920 april 25, 1996 was a graphic designer and filmmaker, perhaps best known for his design of film posters and motion picture title sequences. Henris walk to paris by klein, leonore and saul bass.

Faint spotting and slight splay to boards, internally fine save for a small printi. Henri s tiny house, contrasted with the vast world beyond. In paris there are many parks and rows and rows of trees. Henri s walk to paris by saul bass, 9780789322630, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Henris walk to paris, illustrations 1962, 2012 by saul bass and text by. Henris walk to paris is the story of a young boy who lives i. Printed paper over boards, in illustrated dustjacket. The highly anticipated reissue of the classic kid s book by saul bass was released today. Henri s walk to paris text by leonore klein, illustrated by saul bass format. In graphic designer basss sole picture book, first published in 1962, his. And colorgreen and red are direct opposites on the color wheel, so the tiny pop of red is a perfect choice to offset the mass of green. Henris walk to paris, illustrated by saul bass here and.

Henris walk to paris by saul bass illustrated 1962. The book was published by young scott books in 1962. One day, after reading a book about paris, he decides to pack a lunch and head for. Leonore klein wrote the childrens books what would you do if. Henris walk to paris 2012, hardcover for sale online ebay. This charming picture book with its bright orange pages and striking, simple graphics tells the story of a little boy who lives in a tiny french village but dreams of going to paris. Henri va a parigi henris walk to paris is the delightful story of a young boy from. One day henri packs up some lunch and starts off to see paris which is much bigger than his little town of reboul. Graphic designer saul bass s classic kids book henris walk to paris. This reprint of his classy children s book about a young boy who lives in a small town outside paris sports the. Henris walk to paris is the most delightful, charming children s book i have read in a long time. Published for the first time in 1962, henris walk to paris is a romantic tale. This was for a children s picture book, bass modern, sparse yet strong composition very much evident. At the same time, the adults will enjoy it immensely and thank you for giving them something so.

During his 40year career bass worked for some of hollywood s greatest filmmakers, including alfred hitchcock, otto preminger, billy wilder, stanley kubrick and martin scorsese. They did a great job in matching the colors, i must say. A few american midcentury modern designers made children s books. Henris walk to paris klein, leonore, bass, saul livres. Henris walk to paris klein, leonore, bass, saul on. Saul bass henris walk to paris c1962 graphic designer. With a delightful text written by leonore klein, it was originally published in 1962, the only children s book illustrated by the talented. Henris walk to paris saul bass leonore klein download. The interesting thing about children s books as a source of inspiration is that you can search by designer or era. Soothing pattern repeats in those thousands of trees and the zoo full of animals. Henri talks about how much better things are in paris, and one day he decides to walk there. Henris walk to paris is the story of a young boy who lives in reboul, france, who.

It dates back to 1962, but lives on because of the involvement of one of the great illustrators of our time saul bass. As i mentioned previously, one is the muchanticipated henri s walk to paris with design and illustration by saul bass, the famed graphic designer and filmmaker, and written by midcentury favorite leonore klein. In graphic designer bass s sole picture book, first published in 1962, his stylized collage prints pair with klein s understated text to tell the story of a boy who dreams about traveling from. You might be surprised that iconic graphic designer saul bass illustrated a children s book. Henris walk to paris is the story of a young boy who lives in reboul, france, who dreams of going to paris.

Henri s walk to paris leonore klein saul bass 1962 the story of a young boy who lives in reboul, france, who dreams of going to paris. The hardcover of the henris walk to paris by saul bass at barnes. Leonore klein wrote various childrens books in the sixties and seventies and. Pick up a copy at amazon, rizzoliuniverse the publisher s website or your favorite local book store. Graphic designer saul bass s classic kids book henri s walk to paris. In 1962, bass collaborated with former librarian leonore klein on his only childrens book, which spent decades as a prized outofprint collectors. Henris walk to paris by leonore klein, hardcover barnes. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Henri s walk to paris, written by leonore klein, was published by young scott books in 1962 and has been long out of print. Henri s walk to paris was published in 1962 and if you look at the pages you will recognise the style of bass.

What henri sees, we see, in a flowing panorama of pictures conceived by the eminent graphic designer saul. Henris walk to paris by saul bass, hardcover barnes. Originally published in 1962, henris walk to paris has. If you are ever need to have a gift for a friend s young children, this is perfect.

Back in 1962, bass worked with leonora klein to create a children s book called henri s walk to paris, and boy is it gorgeous. Henri s walk to paris, illustrated and designed by bass and written by leonore klein was forgotten for decades. Faith s uncle josh reads a book to her class in michigan. The classic children s book henri s walk to paris illustrated by designer saul bass written by leonore klein was out this week the highly anticipated reissue was originally published in 1962, and is a story about a young boy called henri who follows his dream of going to paris. One day, after reading a book about paris he decides to pack up a lunch and head for the city. Rare and much soughtafter first edition of the only childrens book by designer saul bass.