Moon Man: Phaidon Press Ltd

Tomi Ungerer is one of the world's most famous and best-loved children's authors. An illustrator, writer, designer, toy-collector and archivist of human absurdity, his work spans storybooks, poster designs, political campaigns and film. He is a recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen prize for illustration, and the Musee Tomi Ungerer, devoted exclusively to his work, opened in Strasbourg in 2007.

'Maurice Sendak, a friend of Ungerer's, thought him the most original children's book writer of his time.' Sunday Telegraph 'so strong and graphically interesting ... It's art - illustration at the highest level.' The Times '[a] style marked by great originality of illustrative technique, and a use of language that refused to patronise his young readers' Dazed & Confused 'Watch the children, the subversive is back' New York Times ' His ability to capture the absurd [...] and inject [...] subtle humour make this book a timeless classic' Outside In 'The new editions look fresh and inviting, with creamy backdrop pages, crisp colors, and almost tangible textures.' School Library Journal 'Ungerer's artwork is distinguished by bright colors and his own distinctive style, and his stories are a beguiling mix of humour, wisdom and worthwhile messages' Buffalo News

From one of the world's most acclaimed storytellers comes his warm and witty classic fable about the lonely Moon Man's eventful first visit to Earth. Full color.