Synopsis
Startling, irreverent and provocative, the incomparable creator of poems and fables for children turns his eye and pen upon the social calamities and absurdities of the adult world.
a modern
ballet
where
lovers are ground
to hamburger
wives are turned into chairs
TV sets eat people
flowers grow from
children's heads
God is uncovered -- and
re-covered
and men are hung
by the instrument
of their desire
And don't miss Runny Babbit Returns, the new book from Shel Silverstein!
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About the Author
Shel Silverstein 's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, as well as classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit.
From the Back Cover
a modern
ballet
where
lovers are ground
to hamburger
wives are turned into chairs
TV sets eat people
flowers grow from
children's heads
God is uncovered -- and
re-covered
and men are hung
by the instrument
of their desire
Startling, irreverent and provocative, the incomparable creator of poems and fables for children turns his eye and pen upon the social calamities and absurdities of the adult world.
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Different Dances
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Condition: As New. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 2303684
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Different Dances 25th Anniversary Edition Format: Hardcover
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Harper Collins Publishers, 2004
ISBN 10: 0060554304
ISBN 13: 9780060554309
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Condition: As New. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Unread copy in mint condition. Seller Inventory # TN9780060554309
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Different Dances
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Different Dances 25th Anniversary Edition Format: Hardcover
Published by
Harper Collins Publishers, 2004
ISBN 10: 0060554304
ISBN 13: 9780060554309
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Hardcover
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Different Dances (25th Anniversary Edition)
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HarperCollins, New York, NY, 2004
ISBN 10: 0060554304
ISBN 13: 9780060554309
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Seller: Blue Skye Books, Novato, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Special Edition. NYC: HarperCollins, 2004. 25th anniversary edition, later printing, VG/F. Book has long ink gift inscription on FFE. Dust jacket has very little wear. "Startling, irreverent and provocative, the incomparable creator of poems and fables for children turns his eye and pen upon the social calamities and absurdities of the adult world." Hilarious fun. Nice copy, 224 pp. BP. Seller Inventory # 007018
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DIFFERENT DANCES 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Seller: ARD Books, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. SILVERSTEIN SHEL (illustrator). 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION. BOOK IS AS NEW AND APPEARS UNREAD THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED BY SHEL SILVERSTEIN IRREREVENT AND PROVOCATIVE , THE AUTHOR TURNS HIS EYE TO THE ABSURDITIES OF THE ADULT WORLD AFTER HIS GROUND BREAKING WORK ON CHILDHOOD JACKET IS BRIGHT WITH A 25TH ANNIVERSARY STICKER ON FRONT LIGHT WRINKLE AT TOP FRONT OF JACKET A GRAND BOOK. Seller Inventory # 011057
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Different Dances: 25th Anniversary Edition
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ISBN 10: 0060554304
ISBN 13: 9780060554309
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Seller: Hourglass Books, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Later Printing. Minimal wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; illustrated with Shel Silverstein's cartoons. Book. Seller Inventory # 022695
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Different Dances 25th Anniversary Edition [Hardcover] Silverstein, Shel
Seller: Lakeside Books, Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.
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Condition: New. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books! Seller Inventory # OTF-S-9780060554309
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Different Dances 25th Anniversary Edition
Seller: G.J. Askins Bookseller, New Lebanon, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Unpaginated - but well over 200 pages of Silverstein line drawings, this book with adult themes. The 25th Anniversary Edition. "An Adult Collection of Social Satire and Sexual Politics." Dust jacket is bright, complete and clean. Full gray cloth exterior with title on spine in silver and signature in silver on front. Prior owner gift inscription on inside front endpaper, otherwise unmarked, tight and clean. Seller Inventory # 532748
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Different Dances 25th Anniversary Edition
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
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Condition: New. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Seller Inventory # I-9780060554309