Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Anderson was a great story about a girl who had a horse accident and was afraid to ride, until she found the perfect horse, and then king of the wind by marguerite henry. Get the best deals on c w anderson when you shop the largest online selection at. Ive remained an avid reader and even earned my doctorate degree. Anderson 1891 1971 highly talented artist and popular american novelist, clarence william anderson was born in nebraska, usa in 1891.
When he wasnt out riding horses, he was drawing them, taking great interest in. In addition to a select few fiction horse books, there are books on horse care, information, drawing horses, horse coloring and sticker books, and more. See more ideas about horse books, horse story, equine art. Anderson clarence william anderson, born in nebraska in 1891 and died in 1971, he was a famous horse artist, lithographer, author of many childrens books, poet, and an accomplished rider he is well known for his love of horses was a judge of hunters and jumpers by the american show association. Thats easy for me, responded tsb promotions director julie beaulieu. Anderson s books are always full of beautiful pencilsketched drawings that take the reader through story lines full of action, excitement, and the love of horses. His style of drawing is easily recognizable for his ability to reveal detail through the careful balance of shadow and light. Anderson american horse artist, poet, and author and illlustrator of many children s books about horses. And, it all started with that one little paperback book by c. The outlaw cw anderson hardcover a world famous horse story library. Anderson s text on the medium, the horse and the artist, and description of the prints with a chart for identification. Anderson vintage hardcover book 1964 boys and horses on etsy. The short biographies of each gallant horse are interesting, informative, and reflect the personalities of each individual horse. Clarence william anderson 18911971, born in wahoo, nebraska, and known professionally as c.
I read them as a child, probably more than once, so i bought the entire series to read to and give to my horse loving granddaughter and grandson. Anderson has 58 books on goodreads with 10679 ratings. Billy and his loyal pony blaze head west together in another exciting adventure from c. Anderson wrote and illustrated dozens of horse books during his life, including the beloved billy and blaze books. Twenty gallant horses illustrated stories of the great. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. On the road back to jbar ranch from two years in prison school sammy mcrae came. In addition to my own sonrise stable series, im always on the lookout for quality horse books for kids check out the categories below. Original lithograph of horses by c w anderson ltded pencil. Nine books of the beloved billy and blaze series from c.
C w anderson books biography and list of works author of billy. Imagine how happy he was when he got his very own pony for his birth. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Clarence william anderson new hampshire, nebraska 1891 1971 original drawing on board. Cw anderson is a wonderful horse book author similar to marguerite henry in his stories. I loved the billy and blaze books by cw anderson and a book named moorland mousie by golden gorse. Fei and usef dressage judge janet foy, author of the bestselling dressage for the notsoperfect horse, was also prompt in her reply. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Imagine how happy he was when he got his very own pony for his birthday.
Billy and blaze spread the alarm billy and blaze books, and more on. Clarence william anderson 1891 1971 born in wahoo, nebraska. Available again, for the first time since 1987, anderson s classic billy and blaze series will delight yet another generation of young horse lovers. C w anderson biography c w anderson biography and list of works c w anderson books. After studying at the art institute of chicago, anderson first illustrated other authors works and thought of himself as an artist not a writer. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Descriptive notes on the prints and a chart of miniatures for identification provide the balance of the text. I used to have a copy and sold it, which i now regret. See more ideas about horses, horse books and horse story.
Exlibrary in good condition with usual wear and tear and staining. Riding through fields and woods, billy and blaze learned to trust and understand one another and to jump over fences and fallen trees with ease. Anderson later met ole anderson but claimed that he was disillusioned by the experience. Clarence william anderson 1891 1971, was an author and illustrator of childrens books. In billy and blaze, billy gets his very own horse for his birthday. Horse books for girls christian horse books sonrise stable.
The first book in the classic, beloved billy and blaze series, from renowned author c. He was an author and illustrator of childrens books. Author c w andersons complete list of books and series in order, with the. Author of billy and blaze, blaze and the forest fire, blaze finds the trail, blaze shows the way, blaze and the lost quarry, blaze and the mountain lion. Anderson are now available together in a collectible boxed set. The drawings all deal with horses and include a few famous thoroughbreds, man owar, stymie, subdeb.
Billy was a little boy who loved horses more than anything else in the world. It is the first of a series of eleven books and is anderson s most well known work. Buy online, view images and see past prices for all thoroughbreds by c. But with their kind and gentle approach, billy and blaze may succeed where the other cowboys have failed.
I love horses, so my parents bought me the book, lonesome little colt, by c. In excellent condition, and in their original hard cover folder, with a picture on the front cover. Billy and blaze was written and illustrated in 1936 by clarence william anderson. I am going to give you the summary on the front flap because i am not good at summarizing. Time out picture of a foal laying down in the grassnashua here is a horse of whom it can be said that is literally worthy his weight in gold. Clarence william anderson lithographs for sale clarence. Original lithograph of horses by c w anderson ltded. Anderson 1 is a noted 20thcentury illustrator who specialized in drawings of horses. His main subject was and he is best known for depicting horses and for his billy and blaze book series. His pencil drawings are exquisitely and sensitive, capturing the beauty and intelligence of the horses. Anderson wrote a wonderful series of books about the adventures of billy and blaze. Get the best deals on collectible horse books when you shop the largest online selection at.
They were a great team, but were they good enough to win the gleaming silver cup at the maon horse show. Clarence william anderson, born in nebraska in 1891 and died in 1971, he was a famous horse artist, lithographer, author of many childrens books, poet, and an accomplished rider he is well known for his love of horses was a judge of hunters and jumpers by the american show association. When he wasnt out riding horses, he was drawing them, taking great interest in their bone structure and conformation. Please note that while we have reason to be confident that the signature is genuine by virtue of its source, it has not undergone any expert examination or verification. Shop the latest titles by c w anderson at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. I also have some handwritten notes from andy to my mom thanking her for the photos. C w anderson books biography and list of works author of.
Anderson spent two weeks trying to think of an appropriate forename, eventually settling on his initials, c. He used some of my own mothers photographs for a number of his pen and ink drawings, so i am collecting some of his books to add to the collection that my mother had. Anderson, was an author and illustrator of childrens books. I thought the illustrations were better than the text which is a little outdated but still a lovely book. Each a black and white lithograph on buff paper, 12 x 16 inches. Anderson book in the library, then every horse book in the library, and by 3rd grade, i was making straight as in the high achieving classes. Anderson, author and illustrator 1940, the macmillan company. A horse named joe is beautifully illustrated by the premiere horse illustrator, c. C w anderson a collection of favorite horse stories. They make a great team, but are they good enough to win the silver cup at the mason horse show. See more ideas about horse books, horse story and horses. Janet wasnt the only one to give henrys book about arabians the nod.
Roads c w andersons complete book of horses and horsemanship tomorrows champion. Wonderful original lithograph of a mare and her foal by famous equestrian artist c. Anderson wrote and illustrated over thirtyfive horse books, including the books in the popular billy and blaze series. Vtg cw anderson brown mare with foal horses color print 8 x 10 sears roebuck. When he wasnt out riding horses, he was drawing them, taking great interest in their bone. Fast and elusive, thunderbolt is not easy to befriend. Anderson, anderson had an interest in horses and drawing. In fact, anderson might be a better artist than writer.
C w anderson is the author of books such as billy and blaze. His main subject was and he is best known for depicting horses and for his billy and blaze book. The paperback of the blaze and the gray spotted pony by c. Anderson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Anderson 2 is the author of a reference work on 21stcentury media. Anderson was a master of equine literature and illustration. Peter is a small boy living on a farm in new york state when the famous racehorse war admiral comes to nearby saratoga for a race. After studying at the art institute of chicago, anderson first illustrated other authors works and thought of himself as an artist not a. Wonderful book with amazing drawings by cw anderson. Andersons complete book of horses and horsemanship. When their new friend jim is unable to tame the wild horse thunderbolt, billy and blaze want to help. Anderson s art, writing, and his simple childrens story, billy and blaze. The book is about a little boy, billy, and his pony, blaze, who he receives as a birthday gift in this book. I like old books, and i like horses, so i was happy to find this book.