Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work - Justin Schiller, Maurice Sendak

Children’s literature historian Leonard S. Marcus had a busy year. Aside from making two appearances at Politics & Prose, he released Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work (Abrams, $45), published in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name at the Society of Illustrators in New York. This collection, edited by Marcus, features never-before-seen work by the late Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen) as well as tributes from prominent children’s authors and illustrators. The richly illustrated pages capture both Sendak’s genius and the lasting influence he had on his colleagues. Ages 15 and up. JLM
Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work By Justin G. Schiller, Dennis M. V. David, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator), Frank Corsaro (Contributions by), Joyce Malzberg (Contributions by), Leonard S. Marcus (Editor), Iona Opie (Contributions by), Patrick Rodgers (Contributions by), Ginger Shuler (Contributions by), Judy Taylor (Contributions by), Ahron Weiner (Contributions by), Paul O. Zelinsky (Contributions by), Steven Heller (Contributions by) Cover Image
By Justin G. Schiller, Dennis M. V. David, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator), Frank Corsaro (Contributions by), Joyce Malzberg (Contributions by), Leonard S. Marcus (Editor), Iona Opie (Contributions by), Patrick Rodgers (Contributions by), Ginger Shuler (Contributions by), Judy Taylor (Contributions by), Ahron Weiner (Contributions by), Paul O. Zelinsky (Contributions by), Steven Heller (Contributions by)
$45.00
ISBN: 9781419708268
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Published: Abrams - June 11th, 2013

An Eye for Art: Focusing on Great Artists and Their Work - National Gallery Of Art

Going into a museum full of famous paintings may seem intimidating to young visitors. Luckily, the National Gallery of Art has just published a book that shows the younger demographic that they, too, have An Eye for Art (Chicago Review, $19.95). This large, full-color volume is thoughtfully laid out into chapters on topics such as portraits, nature studies, and challenging tradition. Within each section, works from the National Gallery’s collection by prominent artists including Raphael, Georgia O’Keefe, Jacob Lawrence, and Dan Flavin are introduced with short artist biographies, questions about the work, and suggestions for activities relating to it. This book will spark creative young people’s desire to visit the National Gallery and see these masterpieces in person. Ages 11 to 15. JLM

An Eye for Art: Focusing on Great Artists and Their Work By National Gallery of Art Cover Image
$24.99
ISBN: 9781613748978
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Published: Chicago Review Press - September 1st, 2013

When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop - Laban Carrick Hill, Theodore Taylor, III

When the Beat was Born (Roaring Brook, $17.99), DJ Kool Herc was there. Award-winning author Laban Carrick Hill sketches the life of the music innovator and inventor of hip hop, Clive Campbell, who came to be known as DJ Kool Herc. Clive’s musical talent and his access to his father’s giant six-foot speakers led to new ways of spinning music to please the dancers and the crowd at his neighborhood block parties. His Jamaican roots influenced his style, which included shout-outs and rhyming. Local artist and photographer Theodore Taylor III deftly demonstrates the vibe of the period and the fluidity of the dancers with bold colors and shapes in this engaging new picture-book biography. Ages 7-10. KLP
When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop By Laban Carrick Hill, Theodore Taylor, III (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781596435407
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - August 27th, 2013

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