Munch ist weg - Hatje Cantz

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A two-page spread from an illustrated book written in German. The left page contains the table of contents, titled Inhalt, and the right page shows the introduction, titled Einleitung. The bottom of both pages features a long, colorful parade of whimsical characters, including a cat, a person in a dragon costume, and a child with a crown. Small illustrations of costumed figures are also at the top of each page.

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A two-page spread from a German-language publication, pages 28 and 29. The left page is titled Bettzeit and the right is titled Inspirierende Wissenschaft. Each page consists of a column of text next to a large grid of dozens of small, numbered, colorful illustrations corresponding to the theme of the page's title.

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Munch ist weg

Finde den Künstler, seine Familie, Freunde und Anhänger

€ 20.00

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Author: Catherine Ingram

By (artist): Edvard Munch

Illustrated by: Celyn Brazier

Translated by: Daniela Stilzebach

July 2025, 40 Pages

Hardcover

246mm x 329mm

Age: 5+

ISBN: 978-82-8462-029-9

MUNCH forlag

HATJE CANTZ VERLAG
Mommsenstr. 27
10629 Berlin
Germany
E-Mail: contact@hatjecantz.de

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Where is Edvard Munch? Find the artist in twelve lively scenes that deal with key moments in his life and themes from his art! Discover him at the midsummer bonfire or standing on the mountain where he heard the scream. And meet all the important artists and creatives who were inspired by Munch. An activity book with added value!

Edvard Munch (1863-1944) was one of Modernism's most significant artists. His tenacious experimentation within painting, graphic art, drawing, sculpture, photo and film has given him a unique position in Norwegian as well as international art history.

A writer and art historian, Catherine Ingram has a Ph.D. from Oxford University, and has lectured for the Tate, Christie's, Imperial college, and Magdalen College, Oxford. She was series editor of the illustrated art history series.