In his 30-year career, internationally accomplished artist Robert Ingpen has illustrated more than 100 books for children and adults. In 1986 he was awarded the highest honor in the children"s book world, the Hans Christian Anderson Medal, for his lasting contributions to children"s literature. This handsome 112-page volume collects scores of beautifully reproduced paintings and sketches from dozens of Ingpen"s best known books, surveying a long and fruitful career. Including an introduction, commentary, and Ingpen"s own descriptions of his work, this delightful retrospective is a welcome addition to any art-book collection.