I Am Coco: The Life of Coco Chanel by Isabel Pin NEUF collections

Product Name: I Am Coco: The Life of Coco Chanel by Isabel Pin NEUF collections
EAN：9783791375083 UPC：9783791375083 ISBN：9783791375083 MPN：N/A Format：Hardback, 96 collections pages
This portrait of a fiercely independent creative thinker is filled with whimsical pictures and informative texts to depict the entire arc of Cocos life and career, from schoolgirl rebel to haute couture icon. Young Gabrielle came from a poor family, was orphaned at age 12, and learned to sew in a convent school. She worked as a seamstress and sang in cabarets, where she was given the nickname Coco. This story - and the remarkable career that followed - is exuberantly told in Isabel Pins simple yet detailed illustrations. Young readers will learn about Cocos beginnings as a hat designer, and how her earliest creations presaged the concept of sportswear. Theyll learn about her iconic designs - the little black dress, the impeccable suit, the squared-off perfume bottle, and the acclaimed logo. And they will learn how a freethinking young artist who freed women from the corsets and extravagant ornamentations of the early 20th century grew into a ferociously ambitious designer who staged her own comeback at the age of 70. Whether they are interested in the history of fashion, or looking for encouragement to pursue their own dreams, young readers will find this entertaining biography both fascinating and inspiring. AGES: 6 to 9 AUTHOR: Isabel Pin is an award-winning illustrator who has published more than 40 books, received numerous awards, and was nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2011 and 2012. Born in France, she lives in Berlin, Germany. SELLING POINTS: . A fascinating biography of Coco Chanel, reimagined for children . With vibrant prose and 88 illustrations by a multi-award winning illustrator and author of over 40 books . A strong heroine who is sure to inspire future generations of creative young women.