I'd like them to see wonder in places that might not have occurred to them. "I'd like to inspire children - to open their minds, to explore more subjects, and to just be aware of what's going on around them. "I can't tell you how pleased I am that Waldo has taken on a life of his own," says the man behind the Waldo books. As the book was sold elsewhere, Wally acquired other monikers: He’s Govert in. He was asked to create a book showcasing his singular talent, and the character Waldo was born. When Handford first doodled his leading man in 1985, he named him Wally, British slang for a somewhat spacey person. This Where's Waldo? deluxe edition boasts: - a striking jacketed cover - an original poster on the underside of the jacket - a spot-the-difference game between the jacket and self-cover designs - a gatefold with a visual checklist on every spread - a never-before-seen section of artwork revealed on every spread - new things to search for!Ībout The Author Martin Handford began his career as a freelance illustrator specializing in drawing crowd scenes for numerous clients. I attempted to recapture the excitement in my drawings, which started out as crowds of crude stick figures. 'My earliest influences,' he says, 'were cinema epics and playing with toy soldiers. Candlewick has reissued the classic Waldo adventure with special features worthy of a stalwart hero. Handford was born in Hampstead, London, on Septemand spent most of his childhood drawing. The time has come and we' re celebrating our favorite wanderer in style! For over a quarter of a century, the bespectacled Waldo has held a place as a beloved cultural icon. About the Book "The 25th anniversary edition"-Dust jacket.īook Synopsis Looking for Waldo? Search no more.
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