Puss in Boots

Charles Perrault's Puss in Boots has been an irresistible magnet for countless illustrators ever since this classic French tale was first published in 1697. So the question arises: Do we really need another edition of Puss? Presented with Fred Marcellino's magnificent interpretation of this nimble new translation of the authentic text, book lovers young and old are apt to deci...

Charles Perrault's Puss in Boots has been an irresistible magnet for countless illustrators ever since this classic French tale was first published in 1697. So the question arises: Do we really need another edition of Puss? Presented with Fred Marcellino's magnificent interpretation of this nimble new translation of the authentic text, book lovers young and old are apt to decide that this Puss in Boots belongs on their shelf of special favorites.

Long regarded as the preeminent designer of book jackets in America, Fred Marcellino provides an unstinting visual feast in his first full-color picture book. The eadventures of that rascal, Puss, and his master, the miller's sonare portrayed in a lavish series of illustrations that range from sumptuous grandeur to comedy both boisterous and sly.

弗雷德·马塞利诺是美国知名的画家和平面设计师，以杰出的图书封面设计而闻名。他设计的图书封面和护封，突破了一般以市场为导向、装饰性强的设计风格，而采用细腻丰富的艺术风貌。1990年，他开始尝试图画书创作，第一部图画书作品《穿靴子的猫》即获得翌年的凯迪克银奖，并且成为深受大人和小孩喜爱的畅销书。马塞利诺生前创作了多部脍炙人口的佳作，The Steadfast Tin Soldier，The Story of Little Babaji，I，Crocodile等都备受赞誉。