William Joyce BENTLY & EGG Signed with and similar items

BENTLY EGG Illustrated and written by William Joyce (New York): A Laura Geringer Book, (1992). First edition, first printing. Signed and inscribed to the front endpaper: "Hi Cody" by the author/artist with an original sketch of a cute egg baring a zig-zag hairline crack, and adorable duck feet. Fine in beige linen over key-lime boards with gilt embossed illustration of a traveling egg to the front cover and gilt titles to the spine; in a fine dust jacket. Joyce, the Academy Award-winning illustrator/author/animator/screenwriter did 15 well-acclaimed films, many depicting enchanting and humanized animals and bugs, such as are used in this delightful story. Joyce's evocative illustrations in soft water-colored hues, heighten the charm in this endearing tale of shy, bespectacled, singing frog, whose life changes when he takes responsibility for the care of a duck egg. An early picture book in Joyce's career that exemplifies his varied mix of time-period styles in children's illustration. An eye-catching color illustration faces every page of text. Square octavo picture book. WITH FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT FIRST EDITION BOOKS THANKS! Created by Seller's Assistant Basic.