{"title":"John Batchelor","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Batchelor's works invite readers to explore the rich intersections of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e through insightful narratives that delve into history, creativity, and expression. His writing often reveals the fascinating processes behind cultural landmarks and artistic traditions, making complex stories accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom illuminating the origins of beloved tales to examining the broader cultural tapestry, Batchelor's books offer thoughtful reflections that appeal to anyone curious about how stories and art shape our world. His collections encourage a deeper appreciation of the cultural forces that influence society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-the-just-so-stories-were-made-by-john-batchelor-9780300237184","title":"How the Just So Stories Were Made","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fascinating, richly illustrated exploration of the poignant origins of Rudyard Kipling’s world-famous children’s classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“In this concise and remarkable book . . . Batchelor guides us expertly . . . drawing on multiple sources and making intriguing connections between Kipling’s stories for children and for adults.”—John Carey, \u003cem\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \"How the Leopard Got Its Spots\" to \"The Elephant’s Child\", Rudyard Kipling’s \u003cem\u003eJust So Stories\u003c\/em\u003e have delighted readers across the world for more than a century. In this original study, John Batchelor explores the artistry with which Kipling created the \u003cem\u003eJust So Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, using each tale as an entry point into the writer’s life and work—including the tragedy that shadows much of the volume, the death of his daughter Josephine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBatchelor details the playful challenges the stories made to contemporary society. In his stories, Kipling played with biblical and other stories of creation and imagined fantastical tales of animals' development and man's discovery of literacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated with original drawings and family photographs, this account reveals Kipling’s public and private lives—and sheds new light on a much-loved and tremendously influential classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470841135340,"sku":"9780300237184","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e91636fd3f34f9d5fd3d0b5b2791f0d4.jpg?v=1775793070"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-batchelor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}