{"product_id":"ancient-night-hardcover","title":"Ancient Night - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Alvarez\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eDavid Bowles\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt the start of things, the elders say, \u003cbr\u003e the universe was hushed and still. \u003cbr\u003e The moon alone shone bright and round \u003cbr\u003e in the star-speckled dark of the sky.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e David Álvarez 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Here, in \u003ci\u003eAncient Nig\u003c\/i\u003eht (\u003ci\u003eNoche Antigua\u003c\/i\u003e), David displays his immense talent with full-color illustrations for the first time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAncient Night\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Award-winning author David Bowles has written a poetic text - and carefully researched backmatter - to accompany David's 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Álvarez\u003c\/b\u003e is a graduate of the School of Design of the National Institute of Fine Arts of Mexico (EDINBA) and the winner of numerous international illustration awards. \u003ci\u003eAncient Night\u003c\/i\u003e is his first book published in English. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Bowles\u003c\/b\u003e is a Mexican American author and translator from South Texas. Among his multiple award-winning books are \u003ci\u003eFeathered Serpent, Dark Heart of Sky: Myths of Mexico\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThey Call Me Güero\u003c\/i\u003e. His translation of \u003ci\u003eThe Sea-Ringed World\u003c\/i\u003e garnered a Batchelder Honor and was a finalist for the International Latino Book Award. In 2017, David was inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.9 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 14, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688944013375,"sku":"9781646142514","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/4ca4b4506797e806e175dd2286b9e40d.webp?v=1764983910","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/ancient-night-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}