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Synopsis
Just as vibrant and stunning as its companion title―1962 New York Times book of the year BOOKS!―this vintage title by Murray McCain and illustrated by John Alcorn will dazzle and delight in AMMO’s updated, reissue edition. Following the release of BOOKS! in 1962, WRITING! was published in 1964, and like its predecessor, it features charming, hand-drawn illustrations and inventive typography. Celebrating the beauty of the written word, WRITING! echoes the sentiments of BOOKS! in its exploration of language, letters, and lovely, lilting literature. Alcorn’s vivid graphics and impressive illustrations illuminate McCain’s humorous and imaginative storytelling.
Children are sure to find inspiration to create their own fantastical tales or wordy doodles, as they pore over each page of mid-century design in this new, large format.
This is a book about Writing: about alphabets and words, and how they came to be, and all the wonderful things you can do with them. Look through its pages and see for yourself why this book is for you!
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About the Author
Illustrator John Alcorn worked as a commercial artist and designer for Esquire, Push Pin Studios, and CBS Inc., and illustrated numerous children's books in the 1960s and '70s.
Review
"This book will appeal to everyone, young or old; it will draw you in and encourage you to invent, create, manipulate your writing. Its lighthearted tone expresses its earnest joy in creation and love of writing, and speaks with the pure simplicity that respects children and reproves sesquipedalian adults. This book was first published fifty years ago, but the illustrations and text are as beguiling now as they were then. It is a lovely, lively, beautiful book." ―Manhattan Book Review
"First published in 1964, Writing! is a classic children's picture book about the joy and craft of turning one's thoughts into words. Simple illustrations and a handful of suggested exercises encourage young people to express their creativity. ... A timeless classic, highly recommended for public or school library children's picture book collections." ―Children's Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review
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- PublisherAMMO Books
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1623260752
- ISBN 13 9781623260750
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages48
- IllustratorAlcorn John
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