Stephen Biesty Cross Sections Castle

He is the recipient of the 1993 new york times best illustrated children s book of the year and the 2004 uk literacy association book award.

Stephen biesty cross sections castle.

It has many illustrations on what a castle could possibly look like. The cross sections include a castle a space shuttle an observatory a subway a cathedral and more. Biesty s work has found great success notably his. We see so little of what is around us and this book offers a hugely expanded view.

It covers topics such as the parts of a castle the castle gate preparing for an attack the feudal system clothing the noble family entertainment and food supply. A knight or a baron may dwell in the 14th century castle lovingly recreated here but platt and biesty s stephen biesty s cross sections man of war latest book is quite simply fit for a king. Biesty is considered a master of cross section he frequently collaborates with richard platt who writes the text for the majority of his books which have covered a wide range of informative cross sections aimed at adults and children all published by dorling kindersley. It s like being used to seeing the tip of the iceberg and suddenly seeing the whole iceberg.

First appeared in stephen biesty s cross sections castle published by dorling kindersley 1994. Stephen biesty born 27 january 1961 is a british illustrator. Stephen biesty s cross sections castle stephen biesty cross sections by richard platt hardcover 15 59 in stock. Stephen biesty is a world renowned british illustrator.

Stephen biesty is an award winning illustrator best known for his works cross section castle cross section man of war giant vehicles emergency vehicles and castles. He made his name in the 1990s for his best selling incredible cross section books published by dorling kindersley which have topped global sales of 3 5 million and have been printed in 16 languages. Stephen biesty has worked as a freelance illustrator since 1985 creating a wide variety of information books for both adults and children.