Wood-engraving -- Printing
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Gail Haley [11], 2007 September 21
File
Identifier: OH-HA0530
Scope and Contents
In this sixth of sixteen interviews, Ms. Haley relates working on The Green Man (1979). Ms. Haley describes her initial discovery of the Green Man as a figure on pub signs. She recalls the way the images resonated with her, which in turn motivated her to research the character at locations such as the Cecil Sharp House. Eventually she decided to create a book inspired by her research. Throughout the interview Ms. Haley discusses the many variations of the Green Man and his connection with...
Dates:
2007 September 21
Gail Haley [2], 2006 January 27
File
Identifier: OH-HA0429
Scope and Contents
In this second of sixteen interviews, Ms. Haley recounts her decision to begin her career as an author and illustrator, and describes several of her early works, including The Wonderful, Magical World of Marguerite (1964), the Round Stories (1966), and, most notably, A Story, A Story (1970), for which she was awarded the 1971 Caldecott Medal for picture book illustration. In particular, Ms. Haley recalls her work on A Story, A Story, including first learning about Anansi while living in St....
Dates:
2006 January 27
Gail Haley papers
Collection
Identifier: MS0351
Overview
Papers and selected art work of Haley. The collection includes drafts of her books, printing blocks and color separations for some of her illustrations. Gail Haley was the first person to win both the Caldecott (American) and the Greenway (British) awards for children's book illustration.
Dates:
1842 - 2005