There was once a man who believed he owned everything and set out to survey what was his. “You are mine,” Fausto said to the flower, the sheep and the mountain, and they bowed before him. But they were not enough for Fausto, so he conquered a boat and set out to sea…
Working for the first time in traditional lithography, Oliver Jeffers combines spectacular art with powerful prose, hand-set traditional lead type, to create a poignant modern-day fable to touch the hearts of adults and children alike.
"This minimalistic masterpiece is a must-read for all ages." --School Library Journal (starred review!)
Publisher: Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover | 96 Pages