The Journey of the Penguin (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780143107859)

To celebrate 80 years of Penguin Books, a charming picture book that tells the imagined story of the penguin who waddled his way into history as the symbol of a beloved publisher

A lonely Antarctic penguin, dreaming of adventure, sets off on a long swim north. Arriving at last in London in 1935, he encounters the chance of a lifetime: auditions are on to find the face of a brand new publishing house. The penguin wins, of course, and so begins an adventure that takes him on to New York and into the hearts of readers around the world.

In The Journey of the Penguin, award-winning graphic artist Emiliano Ponzi delivers a boldly illustrated, wildly imaginative, and terrifically fun story--told entirely through image--that brings to life the "dignified yet flippant" bird chosen eighty years ago by Allen Lane as the name and icon of his revolutionary publishing business. With cameo appearances by legendary Penguin authors including Jack Kerouac, Arthur Miller, and Dorothy Parker, this exquisite, one-of-a-kind book celebrates the enduring appeal of storytelling.

Author: Emiliano Ponzi
ISBN-10: 0143107852
ISBN-13: 9780143107859
Publisher: Penguin Books
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2015
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.20h x 8.10w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Entertainment Weekly 12/11/2015 pg. 64