The Annotated Phantom Tollbooth (Hardcover, Annotated edition)

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"The Phantom Tollbooth" is a universally beloved childhood classic. In the 50 years since its original publication, millions of children have breathlessly followed Milo's adventures in the Lands Beyond.
Now Leonard Marcus, a nationally acclaimed writer on children's literature, has created a richly annotated edition of this perennial favorite. Marcus's expansive annotations include interviews with the author and illustrator, illuminating excerpts from Juster's notes and drafts, cultural and literary commentary, and Marcus's own insights on the book. "The Annotated Phantom Tollbooth" also includes an introduction that shares the fascinating background on the book's publication--Juster and Feiffer met as young neighbors in Brooklyn, New York, and thus began a fortuitious collaboration on a project that would become an instant classic--as well as its enduring place in the world of children's literature.
"The Annotated Phantom Tollbooth" is the perfect way to honor a classic and will be welcomed by young readers and fans of all ages.

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"The Phantom Tollbooth" is a universally beloved childhood classic. In the 50 years since its original publication, millions of children have breathlessly followed Milo's adventures in the Lands Beyond.
Now Leonard Marcus, a nationally acclaimed writer on children's literature, has created a richly annotated edition of this perennial favorite. Marcus's expansive annotations include interviews with the author and illustrator, illuminating excerpts from Juster's notes and drafts, cultural and literary commentary, and Marcus's own insights on the book. "The Annotated Phantom Tollbooth" also includes an introduction that shares the fascinating background on the book's publication--Juster and Feiffer met as young neighbors in Brooklyn, New York, and thus began a fortuitious collaboration on a project that would become an instant classic--as well as its enduring place in the world of children's literature.
"The Annotated Phantom Tollbooth" is the perfect way to honor a classic and will be welcomed by young readers and fans of all ages.

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General

Imprint

Knopf Books for Young Readers

Country of origin

United States

Release date

October 2011

Availability

Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

First published

October 2011

Authors

Illustrators

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Dimensions

236 x 231 x 28mm (L x W x T)

Format

Hardcover - Paper over boards / With dust jacket

Pages

320

Edition

Annotated edition

ISBN-13

978-0-375-85715-7

Barcode

9780375857157

Categories

LSN

0-375-85715-X



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