He began his career as a freelance illustrator specializing in drawing crowd scenes - and the rest is history. Waldo lovers will have tons of fun with: - A fold-out Muddy Swampy Jungle Game with press-out counters - and tongue-twisting forfeit cards - A press-out circus for fans to put on their very own show About the Author Martin Handford is the creator of Waldo. Add in an exciting parade, a confounding maze, the trickiest spot-the-difference challenge in history, and Martin Handfords incomparable artwork, and youve got one extraordinary hands-on expedition. Take a page from Waldos sketchbook -but first youll have to find it! In this classic title, fans follow the wily guy through more astounding scenes, each containing a maddeningly hard-to-find piece of paper torn from his sketchpad. I attempted to recapture the excitement in my drawings, which started out as crowds of crude stick figures. 'My earliest influences,' he says, 'were cinema epics and playing with toy soldiers. Book Synopsis Hes a master of the paper trail! Keep your eyes peeled for Waldos amazing seventh adventure - his most interactive journey ever. Handford was born in Hampstead, London, on Septemand spent most of his childhood drawing. Waldo fans are sure to have tons of fun with this novelty book that includes a fold-out game with press-out counters and a press-out circus. Challenge your brain with Wheres Waldo The Fantastic Journey Featuring a flap on every page revealing hundreds of new searches to find in these images.

I'd like them to see wonder in places that might not have occurred to them.About the Book In his most interactive journey ever, Waldo leads fans through more astounding scenes, each containing a maddeningly hard-to-find piece of paper torn from his sketchpad. 'I'd like to inspire children - to open their minds, to explore more subjects, and to just be aware of what's going on around them. 'I can't tell you how pleased I am that Waldo has taken on a life of his own,' says the man behind the Waldo books. He was asked to create a book showcasing his singular talent, and the character Waldo was born.

This Where's Waldo? deluxe edition boasts: - a striking jacketed cover - an original poster on the underside of the jacket - a spot-the-difference game between the jacket and self-cover designs - a gatefold with a visual checklist on every spread - a never-before-seen section of artwork revealed on every spread - new things to search for!Ībout The Author Martin Handford began his career as a freelance illustrator specializing in drawing crowd scenes for numerous clients. Candlewick has reissued the classic Waldo adventure with special features worthy of a stalwart hero. The time has come and we' re celebrating our favorite wanderer in style! For over a quarter of a century, the bespectacled Waldo has held a place as a beloved cultural icon. About the Book 'The 25th anniversary edition'-Dust jacket.īook Synopsis Looking for Waldo? Search no more.

Where's Waldo? by Martin Handford