Overview
el cosmos estaba callado y quieto.
Solo la luna brillaba redonda
en la vasta y estrellada oscuridad del cielo.
David Ćlvarez es uno de los artistas mĆ”s extraordinarios de la actualidad. Sus ilustraciones en blanco y negro le han ganado fama en su paĆs de origen, MĆ©xico, y en todo el mundo.
Ahora, con Noche antigua, David muestra por primera vez su inmenso talento con ilustraciones a todo color.
Noche antigua es un giro en dos tradiciones indĆgenas: el conejo que la Serpiente Emplumada QuetzalcĆ³atl colocĆ³ en la luna, y Yaushu, el SeƱor Tlacuache que gobernĆ³ la tierra antes de que dominaran los humanos, y que robĆ³ el fuego de los dioses para dar calor a sus sĆŗbditos.
El galardonado autor David Bowles ha escrito un texto poĆ©tico āy un apĆ©ndice cuidosamente investigadoā para acompaƱar las ilustraciones e historia opulentas de Ćlvarez. El libro se publicarĆ” simultĆ”neamente en inglĆ©s y espaƱol, brindando a los jĆ³venes lectores de todo el mundo la oportunidad de saborear este antiguo cuento en el formato mĆ”s bello posible.
At the start of things, the elders say,
the universe was hushed and still.
The moon alone shone bright and round
in the star-speckled dark of the sky.
David Ćlvarez is one of the most extraordinary artists working today. His black-and-white illustrations have gained fame in his home country of Mexico and around the world.
Here, in Noche antigua (Ancient Night) David displays his immense talent with full-color illustrations for the first time.
Noche antigua (Ancient Night) is a twist on two Nahuatl traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and Yaushu, the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth before humans came, and who stole fire from the gods to create the sun.
Award-winning author David Bowles has written a poetic text ā and carefully researched backmatter ā to accompany Davidās lush illustrations and story. The book will be published simultaneously in English and Spanish editions, giving young readers everywhere the chance to savor this ancient tale in its most beautiful format possible.
This book title, Noche antigua ((Ancient Night Spanish Edition)), ISBN: 9781646142545, by David Alvarez, David Bowles, published by Levine Querido (March 7, 2023) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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