Once mere decorations, endpapers are now essential storytelling elements in picture books. Illustrators like Shaun Tan liken them to quotation marks, framing narratives. Bruce Handy, curator of the 'Open + Shut' exhibition at the Eric Carle Museum, emphasizes their growing significance through curated examples. This shift, inspired by Handy's experiences reading to his children, highlights the thought and creativity artists put into endpapers, transitioning their role from the overlooked to the vital in enhancing children's literature.
Endpapers are now more than mere decoration; they offer a unique transition into narratives, acting as quotation marks around the story, enhancing the reading experience.
Curated by Bruce Handy, the 'Open + Shut' exhibition at the Eric Carle Museum emphasizes the significance of endpapers, showcasing their evolution into vital storytelling tools.
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