Хранитель снов

by Robert Ingpen, Роберт Ингпен

Случается, что удивительные сказочные существа, которые порой забредают в наши сновидения, стремятся проникнуть и дальше, в человеческий мир. К счастью, на свете есть Хранитель снов, который ни за что не пропустит их в мир людей. Тогда они растают как утренний туман и перестанут пугать детей.
Знаменитый австралийский художник Роберт Ингпен, обладатель золотой медали Ханса Кристиана Андерсена за вклад в развитие детской литературы, написал и нарисовал эту чудесную книгу о Хранителе снов для своей внучки Алисы. Но можно не сомневаться: таинственная история с прекрасными иллюстрациями порадует не только Алису, но и любого ребёнка. Без сомнения, и взрослые читатели оценят высочайшее мастерство Роберта Ингпена.
Для среднего школьного возраста.

Вы думаете, перед вами очередная книга с великолепными иллюстрациями австралийского художника Роберта Ингпена? Вы правы, его нетрудно узнать: уникальный стиль прослеживается во всех проиллюстрированных книгах, будь то приключенческое "Путешествие вокруг света за восемьдесят дней" или сказочная "Алиса в стране чудес". Но это больше, чем книга с иллюстрациями Ингпена - это полностью его книга. Художник попробовал себя в новом качестве и написал собственную сказку. И, конечно же, нарисовал её тоже.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fantasy, Fairy Tales

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Robert Roger Ingpen (AM) (born 13 October 1936) is an Australian graphic designer, illustrator, and author. He received the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration in 1986, recognizing his "lasting contribution to children's literature".

Ingpen was born in Geelong Australia and attended Geelong College to 1957. He graduated with a Diploma of Graphic Art from RMIT where he studied with Harold Freedman.

In 1958, Ingpen was appointed by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) as an artist to interpret and communicate the results of scientific research. From 1968 Ingpen worked as a freelance designer, illustrator and author. He was also a member of a United Nations team in Mexico and Peru until 1975, where he designed pamphlets on fisheries and was involved in "a number of Australian conservation and environmental projects". He left the CSIRO to work full-time as a freelance writer in 1968. Ingpen's interest in conservation issues continued, and he was one of the founding members of the Australian Conservation Foundation.

Ingpen has written and/or-illustrated more than 100 published books. These include children's picture books and fictional stories for all ages. His nonfiction books mostly relate to history, conservation, environment and health issues. He is a frequent collaborator with author and editor Michael Page.

Ingpen has designed many postage stamps for Australia. Ingpen designed the flag and coat of arms for the Northern Territory. Ingpen has created a number of public murals in Geelong, Melbourne, Canberra and the Gold Coast in Queensland. He also has designed bronze statues, which include the 'Poppykettle Fountain' in Geelong's Steam Packet Gardens (currently dry due to drought restrictions) and the bronze doors to the Melbourne Cricket Club. His most recent work is the design and working drawings for a tapestry, which was woven by The Victorian Tapestry Workshop, to celebrate the 150 years of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

In 1982 Ingpen designed the Dromkeen Medal for the Governors of the Courtney Oldmeadow Children’s Literature Foundation. This medal is awarded annually to Australians in recognition of contributions to children's literature. He was awarded the medal in 1989 for his own work in the field.

Ingpen was illustrator for the centenary editions of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan and Wendy and Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows for which he bases characterisations on contemporary figures and personalities.

In 2007 Ingpen illustrated a picture book by Liz Lofthouse called Ziba Came on a Boat, which was nominated for many Australian awards including the Australian Children's Book Council Awards and the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards.

Reviews

[Kami · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was another book where the illustrations were definitely 5 stars, but the story was not all that exciting. In fact, rather boring. My kids listened the whole time, but I think that was mostly due to the illustrations being attention grabbing.

[Книжни Криле · Rating 5 out of 5]

Има ли някой, който не би разлистил с радост всяка нова книга на австралийския художник Робърт Ингпен? „Пазителят на сънища“ (изд. „Лабиринт“) е последното заглавие, чрез което родните читатели могат да се докоснат до завладяващото творчество на маестрото. Нещо повече, този път Ингпен е не само в ролята на илюстратор, но ни изненадва и като автор на текста. Това е поетична история, прекрачваща отвъд границите на обозримото и навлизаща в изпълнената с чудеса и кошмари територия на сънищата, където властват фантастичното и подсъзнателното. „Пазителят на сънищата“ е визуално пиршество за малки и големи. Прочетете ревюто на „Книжни Криле“: https://knijnikrile.wordpress.com/202...

[Cheryl]

I agree with the other reviewers who said that the story was blah but the pictures wonderful. Some of the pictures were downright scary. The story needed more about the dreamkeeper and what it really means to 'keep' dream creatures... not so much about the creatures. Well, tbh, I did not read carefully, and I might have missed something. But, yeah, I'm not overly impressed.

What I want to know is why it's hard for me to find examples of his best art in my libraries.

[Callum McLaughlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m a big fan of Ingpen as an artist and particularly like to collect his illustrated editions of children’s classics. This brief original tale started life as a project to entertain his granddaughter.

There’s no real narrative to speak of; it simply describes the various tasks of the eponymous dreamkeeper, an enigmatic character responsible for capturing and returning any monsters that attempt to escape from our dreams into the real world. It’s simple yet charming, with world-building that holds real potential for further development.

[Jana Giger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing illustrations and an inspired theory of where dreams come from. I've read it to groups of 4 and 5 year-olds who enjoyed it, but I think it may be better suited to children a little older.

[Grace B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I dreamt of an awfully creepy man trying to lure a small angel-like girl to God knows where. There were some gruesome details about the man, that I'm not going to get into. I don't think Goodreads is the place for that. He didn't hurt the girl, didn't touch her, but made her (and me) really uncomfortable. He, and his similarly creepy friend, looked completely misplaced in the picture. Talk about Uncanny Valley...

The next day I was browsing in the bookstore when I found this book with this exact man illustrated. Only difference is, the book illustrates him as a good guy preventing trolls and gremlins from bothering us in our dreams... but he was the bad vibe in mine. Along with his little fellow "helper".

I don't know what I tapped into that night, but seeing other people know about it is kind of validating.

Thanks to the author, the illustrations are beautiful, the story too.

P.S. I've been listening excessively to The Hanging Man by Swans, I do think that put me in the mood.

[Sarah]

This is such an interesting book. I would never give it to a child, and until about halfway through I was ready to DNF and never think about it again. But the combination of bluntly stated fantasy (reminiscent of Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka) and beautiful and sometimes disturbing illustrations caught me.

I suppose this works because it's like an old-school fairy tale - the kind that terrifies you but you can't put down.

[Bex · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember reading a book at primary school that I liked, and the only thing I've ever been able to remember about it was that it had a green cover. Found this yesterday at the op shop, and my brain recognised it instantly! Best $3 ever spent!

[Ruth Bonetti · Rating 4 out of 5]

A librarian friend recommended Ingpen's books to me. Exquisite illustrations, but the story line was less gripping. An imaginative concept however.

[Mariah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting read with beautiful pictures!

[Shelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

The phenomenally done illustrations deserve five stars; while the story only three. This tale of the Dreamkeeper has a wonderful around-the-camp-story type feel and needs a much stronger orator than myself to make for a captivating read. The amazing art was a mixture of Stephen Gamell and Pieter Bruegel.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good "period piece" that makes me grateful that life provided me with more options than 1.) getting married or 2.) being an oppressed nanny for the rest of my life. The author could have taken the path of making the husband out as a horrible person but iit is that much better of a book b/c she didn't.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful dreamlike illustrations, and a letter-like story addressed to the author's granddaughter explaining where bad dreams come from and how they kept under control. This fantastical story has a hint of Grimm-like darkness that makes me think this book may suit the 6+ age range.

[Sonic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Imaginative work of the fantastic rendered realistically.
A nice kids book.

[Rusty Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Dear Alice-"

This is a very interesting story. It was much different from what I was expecting from the looks of the cover. Very creative, interesting, clever, and a bit weird.

[Michael Fitzgerald · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nice pictures, but the text just doesn't work.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

The pictures are fascinating. The story doesn't have much plot.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like Robert Ingpen's art and have a couple of children's classics illustrated by him. This book is written and illustrated by Mr. Ingpen and I thought it was quite creative.