Gerald McDermott Musicians of the Sun SIGNED Aztec Myth HC Children's Book

From a pet and smoke free home, this book is in overall excellent condition: tight spine, pristine pages, no torn or worn pages, faint book exchange stamp, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on first free endpaper. In this retelling of an Aztec myth, Lord of the Night sends Wind to free the four musicians that the Sun is holding prisoner so they can bring joy to the world. Hardback Language: English 10.25 inches X 12.25 inches X 0.35 inches First Edition Library binding, no dust jacket Vibrant illustrations by author originally rendered in acrylic fabric paint, opaque ink, and oil pastel paper handmade in Mexico Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York, 1997 ISBN: 0-689-80706-6 Gerald McDermott is an award-winning children’s book illustrator and an expert on mythology. His work often combines bright colors and styles with ancient imagery. He has created more than 25 books and animated films. His first book, Anansi the Spider, was awarded a Caldecott Honor, and he’s since won the Caldecott Medal for Arrow to the Sun and another Caldecott Honor.