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Little by little the Schulz Library is always expanding its collection.
Thanks to generous donations from publishers, artists, and collectors the world over, our collection is abundant and unique. From our selection of contemporary graphic novels, to our out-of-print and rare collections of gag cartoons and classic newspaper strips, the Schulz Library is a dream come true for the cartoonist bibliophile.
Have a look at some of this week’s newest arrivals!
How to be– Lisa Brown
How to be is a book by Lisa Brown about how to be a bear, a monkey, a turtle, a snake, a spider, a dog and, in the end, a person.
Lots of white space, simple illustrations, and few, but powerful words make this picture book an excellent choice for young readers. How to be was chosen by the Pennsylvania Center for the Book as one of the Thirteen Best Children’s Books for Family Literacy in 2007.
Telephone – Jamey Gambrell
Telephone is a rollicking lyrical romp about a telephone ringing off the hook, perfect for kids 4-8 years old. Tongue twisters and involved rhyme schemes demand that this book be read slowly, with attention to enunciation.
In this lively translation of Kornei Chukovsky‘s classic Russian nonsense poem, Jamey Gambrell keeps the rhyming tempo tapping and the silliness in high gear. The illustrations by Vladimir Radunsky, only add to the fervor–vivid paintings and collage are layered on expansive blocks of vibrant color.
Radunsky’s illustrations amplify the absurdism of the verse with boldly planed collages of paper, photos, string and feathers. The art wittily references other art-historical moments with a jungle backdrop borrowed from Rousseau, a piggy version of Matisse’s The Dance and an otter reclining like an odalisque.
A perfect bit of absurd fun for bedtime.
The Art of Mickey Mouse – Edited by Craig Yoe
The Art of Mickey Mouse is a whimsical, often surprising collection of 100 full-color images of “the mouse” edited by Craig Yoe. Artists include Andy Warhol, Charles Schulz, Maurice Sendak, R. Crumb, Peter Max, and William Steig.
Much of the artwork is distinctly representative of the artists during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. The media used in this collection vary as much as the representations of Mickey.
Whether you’re an art lover or Mickey Mouse fan, this compilation is intriguing.
Okay, Okay – Kimball Anderson
Okay, Okay is a poem comic by Kimball Anderson about the beauty of temporary states. It follows three characters who feel the pressure to change, to move on, to let go. The reading experience moves forward fast, with only a few lines of text per page. And in this speed, there is an uneasiness that mirrors the characters’ experiences, mixed with a gentleness and flow.
Okay, Okay debuted this year at the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo. 2013 cake debut
Have any books that you think deserve a place at the Schulz Library?
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