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Synopsis
In 1986 Kids Can Press published an edition of Robert Service's "The Cremation of Sam McGee" illustrated by painter Ted Harrison, who used his signature broad brushstrokes and unconventional choice of color to bring this gritty narrative poem to life. Evoking both the spare beauty and the mournful solitude of the Yukon landscape, Harrison's paintings proved the perfect match for Service's masterpiece about a doomed prospector adrift in a harsh land. Harrison's Illustrator's Notes on each page enhanced both poem and illustrations by adding valuable historical background. Upon its original publication, many recognized the book as an innovative approach to illustrating poetry for children. For years The Cremation of Sam McGee has stood out as a publishing landmark, losing none of its appeal both as a read-aloud and as a work of art. Kids Can Press proudly publishes this deluxe hardcover twentieth anniversary edition -- complete with a spot-varnished cover, new cover art and heavy coated stock -- of a book that remains as entrancing as a night sky alive with the vibrant glow of the Northern Lights.
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About the Author
Robert Service was born in England and earned a worldwide reputation as a poet of the Arctic. He died in Europe in 1958.
Review
[Gorgeously illustrated ? [A wonderful new edition ... Harrison’s pictures are startling and memorable
There are strange things done in the midnight sun By the men who moil for books; The Arctic trails have their secret tales that could give you second looks, The Northern Lights have seen their sights But the wisest they ever did see Was the day in’06, complete with great pix They reissued Sam McGee.
No poem that I can think of, especially a comic one, was ever rendered so electrifyingly in paint
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- PublisherKids Can Press
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 155453092X
- ISBN 13 9781554530922
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorHarrison Ted
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Seller: Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Acceptable. Harrison, Ted (illustrator). An acceptable and readable copy. All pages are intact, and the spine and cover are also intact. This item may have light highlighting, writing or underlining through out the book, curled corners, missing dust jacket and or stickers. This is a ex library book, stickers and markings accordingly. Seller Inventory # 467IJT006N43
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Harrison, Ted (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Seller Inventory # G155453092XI5N01
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Harrison, Ted (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Seller Inventory # G155453092XI4N10
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Harrison, Ted (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Seller Inventory # G155453092XI3N01
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Harrison, Ted (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Seller Inventory # G155453092XI4N00
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Harrison, Ted (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Seller Inventory # G155453092XI3N01
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Condition: Good. Harrison, Ted (illustrator). Reprint. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 5711878-75
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Condition: Good. Harrison, Ted (illustrator). May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwills nonprofit mission! Seller Inventory # 0KVOTW0058PY_ns
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Harrison, Ted (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_393887958
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Condition: Good. Harrison, Ted (illustrator). EX LIBRARY COPY Former Library book. Hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects. Seller Inventory # C-05-4866
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