HIGH ON A HILL: A Book of Chinese Riddles

New York: Collins, 1980. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this delightful book of riddles in English and Chinese, gathered and illustrated by Ed Young based on his childhood in Shanghai. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all his books. Over his long career, he has earned two Caldecott Honors and two nominations for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. 8'' x 6.5''. Original cloth-backed boards. Original unclipped ($8.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in black and white and red. [56] pages. Signed by Young to front flyleaf, dated 1986. Small bookseller's label to rear pastedown. Jacket with mild toning to spine. Bright and clean overall.