Mama

A World of Mothers and Motherhood

Mama
Quentin Greban, Helene Delforge
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NZ$ 49.99
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NZ$ 39.99
Hardback
h300 x 238mm - 50pg
17 Feb 2022 UK
9781782507710
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Powerful, emotive, unforgettable -- Mama speaks to all mothers in the international language of love. This is a stunning collection of vivid portraits and intimate reflections on motherhood from around the globe. Mama uniquely portrays the emotions and experiences that unite mothers from different times and diverse cultures. Twenty-one striking watercolour portraits and lively pencil sketches by acclaimed artist Quentin Greban are paired with Helene Delforge' s lyrical words to create a thought-provoking celebration of motherhood in all its complexity: the satisfaction and the sadness, the frustration and the fun -- and, always, the love. This moving and joyful book is a perfect gift for mamas everywhere.
' This gorgeous book just sent me on a rollercoaster of emotions -- from smiling, to laughing, to tears, and back to smiling. I was completely swept away by the images and especially by the words -- so many memories and so very poignant. Every mom should have this book!' -- Kit Little, NAIBA (New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association) ' Originally published in French, the sentiments and illustrations in this oversize book easily translate into several different languages. That isn' t because of the simplicity of the text, which is powerful, intimate, moving, and eloquent, capturing effectively the various feelings mothers have for their offspring, but because the sentiments are so relatable and timeless. In the lines, mothers ponder their own futures as well as their children, worry about their health, spend time guiding them in the right directions, and offer as many kisses as are requested, even a hundred or more, to reassure the little ones of love. The striking images, full-page paintings featuring mothers from around the world, offer different perspectives of motherhood and focus on a mother' s eyes, her feet, her tattooed back, her watchful eyes in the rearview mirror of a car, always careful, always on guard against the world that might do harm to her precious one, and in one case, mourning a loss and pondering if a death means that one is no longer a mother. Gorgeous, glorious illustrations worthy of framing in a museum are accompanied by carefully-chosen words. ' -- Barbara, Goodreads reviewer ' Tender and beautifully illustrated book to encourage mothers. Delforge takes readers on a trip through all the emotions and activities of motherhood. Moms everywhere will connect with her words and rhythms as they move through their lives. Greban' s illustrations capture the exhaustion, worry and love involved in this special bond between a mother and her child. A beautiful gift book for new mothers. ' -- Pam, Goodreads reviewer ' The artwork in this book was completely stunning. It depicts motherhood across cultures and history, with each illustration accompanied by text reflecting a mother' s thoughts to her child. I imagine this would be an enjoyable book to add to any parents' collection. ' -- A. J. , Goodreads reviewer
Helene Delforge is a journalist, writer, mother and stepmother. She studied languages and literature and has been a journalist for over 20 years. At home in her native Brussels, Helene writes with a cat asleep in her desk drawer. Mama is Helene' s first book and was co-created with her brother-in-law, illustrator and artist Quentin Greban. Quentin Greban is a world-renowned illustrator and artist. He studied illustration at the Saint Luc Institute in Brussels, Belgium, and since 1999 has published more than forty-five children' s books. Quentin is the recipient of a Saint-Exupery award and his books have been translated all over the world. He works from a studio at home in his native Brussels, surrounded by drawings of his children and listening to his dog snoring. Mama was co-created with Quentin' s sister-in-law, author and journalist, Helene Delforge.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781782507710
Published: 17 Feb 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Floris Books
Publisher: Floris Books
Format: Hardback
Height: 300mm
Width: 238mm
Weight: 657g
Pages: 50

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