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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781592702282
- Book Title
- Velocity of Being : Letters to a Young Reader
- Publisher
- Enchanted Lion Books, LLC
- Item Length
- 10.6 in
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Topic
- Biography & Autobiography / Literary, Literary Criticism & Collections, Books & Libraries, Philosophy
- Item Weight
- 43.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 8 in
- Number of Pages
- 280 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books, LLC
ISBN-10
1592702287
ISBN-13
9781592702282
eBay Product ID (ePID)
229672193
Product Key Features
Book Title
Velocity of Being : Letters to a Young Reader
Number of Pages
280 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Literary, Literary Criticism & Collections, Books & Libraries, Philosophy
Publication Year
2018
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
43.6 Oz
Item Length
10.6 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-046998
TitleLeading
A
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Impelled to defend the dignity and authority of books, and the transformative power of continuing to read them in the digital age, Maria Popova and Claudia Zoe Bedrick spent eight years collecting the words and artwork for A Velocity of Being , a treasury of thoughtful, quirky, heartfelt letters from notable adults to the young reader... For adults devoted to raising strong readers amid what Popova calls the 'fragment fetishism' of the internet--and for book lovers of any age on a Christmas list-- A Velocity of Being has arrived not a moment too soon., A New York Times Bestseller A Brain Pickings Best Children's Book of 2018 A CBC "Hot Off The Press" Selection of December 2018 Featured in Green Source DFW December 2018 gift guide "An embarrassment of riches.", This feast of a book provides ample food for thought, with some dazzling visuals, to boot. The collection will nourish readers of all kinds, deserving a permanent place on our bookshelves., A CBC "Hot Off The Press" Selection of December 2018 Featured in Green Source DFW December 2018 gift guide "Impelled to defend the dignity and authority of books, and the transformative power of continuing to read them in the digital age, Maria Popova and Claudia Zoe Bedrick spent eight years collecting the words and artwork for A Velocity of Being , a treasury of thoughtful, quirky, heartfelt letters from notable adults to the young reader. ...For adults devoted to raising strong readers amid what Ms. Popova calls the 'fragment fetishism' of the internet--and for book lovers of any age on a Christmas list-- A Velocity of Being has arrived not a moment too soon." --Wall Street Journal "This feast of a book provides ample food for thought, with some dazzling visuals, to boot. But like many feasts, this one goes on at length, with flavors and courses that tend to overlap. Still, the collection will nourish readers of all kinds, deserving a permanent place on our bookshelves." --Joan Silverman, The National Book Reveiw "This should live on the nightstand, be picked up regularly, and savored. A treasure trove for anyone who loves words and pictures." --Amina Chaudhri, Booklist "The heft of A Velocity of Being: Letters to a Young Reader makes it feel grand and immense; momentous on its first page turn yet deeply personal. It's a collection of letters and art for readers young and old from a community of writers, artists and other notable figures who speak about the deep magic of falling headlong into a story, the transformative power of words--stories settling into us, burrowing into our souls, running through our veins and becoming a part of who we are. ... Reading through compelling letter after letter is overwhelming in the best way possible. What are we without words, stories and books?" -- Michelle Sterling, Avery and Augustine, A CBC "Hot Off The Press" Selection of December 2018 Featured in Green Source DFW December 2018 gift guide "Impelled to defend the dignity and authority of books, and the transformative power of continuing to read them in the digital age, Maria Popova and Claudia Zoe Bedrick spent eight years collecting the words and artwork for "A Velocity of Being", a treasury of thoughtful, quirky, heartfelt letters from notable adults to the young reader. ...For adults devoted to raising strong readers amid what Ms. Popova calls the "fragment fetishism" of the internet--and for book lovers of any age on a Christmas list--"A Velocity of Being" has arrived not a moment too soon." --Wall Street Journal "This feast of a book provides ample food for thought, with some dazzling visuals, to boot. But like many feasts, this one goes on at length, with flavors and courses that tend to overlap. Still, the collection will nourish readers of all kinds, deserving a permanent place on our bookshelves." --Joan Silverman, The National Book Reveiw "This should live on the nightstand, be picked up regularly, and savored. A treasure trove for anyone who loves words and pictures." --Amina Chaudhri, Booklist "The heft of A Velocity of Being: Letters to a Young Reader makes it feel grand and immense; momentous on its first page turn yet deeply personal. It's a collection of letters and art for readers young and old from a community of writers, artists and other notable figures who speak about the deep magic of falling headlong into a story, the transformative power of words--stories settling into us, burrowing into our souls, running through our veins and becoming a part of who we are. ... Reading through compelling letter after letter is overwhelming in the best way possible. What are we without words, stories and books?" -- Michelle Sterling, Avery and Augustine, A CBC "Hot Off The Press" Selection of December 2018 "Impelled to defend the dignity and authority of books, and the transformative power of continuing to read them in the digital age, Maria Popova and Claudia Zoe Bedrick spent eight years collecting the words and artwork for "A Velocity of Being" (Enchanted Lion, 257 pages, $34.95), a treasury of thoughtful, quirky, heartfelt letters from notable adults to the young reader. ...For adults devoted to raising strong readers amid what Ms. Popova calls the "fragment fetishism" of the internet--and for book lovers of any age on a Christmas list--"A Velocity of Being" has arrived not a moment too soon." -- Wall Street Journal, A CBC "Hot Off The Press" Selection of December 2018 A Brain Pickings Best Children's Book of 2018 Featured in Green Source DFW December 2018 gift guide "An embarrassment of riches." -- The New York Times "Impelled to defend the dignity and authority of books, and the transformative power of continuing to read them in the digital age, Maria Popova and Claudia Zoe Bedrick spent eight years collecting the words and artwork for "A Velocity of Being" (Enchanted Lion, 257 pages, $34.95), a treasury of thoughtful, quirky, heartfelt letters from notable adults to the young reader. ...For adults devoted to raising strong readers amid what Ms. Popova calls the "fragment fetishism" of the internet--and for book lovers of any age on a Christmas list--"A Velocity of Being" has arrived not a moment too soon." -- Wall Street Journal "This feast of a book provides ample food for thought, with some dazzling visuals, to boot. But like many feasts, this one goes on at length, with flavors and courses that tend to overlap. Still, the collection will nourish readers of all kinds, deserving a permanent place on our bookshelves." --Joan Silverman, The National Book Reveiw "The heft of A Velocity of Being: Letters to a Young Reader makes it feel grand and immense; momentous on its first page turn yet deeply personal. It's a collection of letters and art for readers young and old from a community of writers, artists and other notable figures who speak about the deep magic of falling headlong into a story, the transformative power of words--stories settling into us, burrowing into our souls, running through our veins and becoming a part of who we are. ... Reading through compelling letter after letter is overwhelming in the best way possible. What are we without words, stories and books?" -- Michelle Sterling, Avery and Augustine, The heft of A Velocity of Being: Letters to a Young Reader makes it feel grand and immense; momentous on its first page turn yet deeply personal. It's a collection of letters and art for readers young and old from a community of writers, artists and other notable figures who speak about the deep magic of falling headlong into a story, the transformative power of words--stories settling into us, burrowing into our souls, running through our veins and becoming a part of who we are... Reading through compelling letter after letter is overwhelming in the best way possible. What are we without words, stories and books?, A CBC "Hot Off The Press" Selection of December 2018 A Brain Pickings Best Children's Book of 2018 Featured in Green Source DFW December 2018 gift guide "An embarrassment of riches." -- The New York Times "Impelled to defend the dignity and authority of books, and the transformative power of continuing to read them in the digital age, Maria Popova and Claudia Zoe Bedrick spent eight years collecting the words and artwork for "A Velocity of Being" (Enchanted Lion, 257 pages, $34.95), a treasury of thoughtful, quirky, heartfelt letters from notable adults to the young reader. ...For adults devoted to raising strong readers amid what Ms. Popova calls the "fragment fetishism" of the internet--and for book lovers of any age on a Christmas list--"A Velocity of Being" has arrived not a moment too soon." -- Wall Street Journal "This feast of a book provides ample food for thought, with some dazzling visuals, to boot. But like many feasts, this one goes on at length, with flavors and courses that tend to overlap. Still, the collection will nourish readers of all kinds, deserving a permanent place on our bookshelves." --Joan Silverman, The National Book Reveiw "This should live on the nightstand, be picked up regularly, and savored. A treasure trove for anyone who loves words and pictures." --Amina Chaudhri, Booklist "The heft of A Velocity of Being: Letters to a Young Reader makes it feel grand and immense; momentous on its first page turn yet deeply personal. It's a collection of letters and art for readers young and old from a community of writers, artists and other notable figures who speak about the deep magic of falling headlong into a story, the transformative power of words--stories settling into us, burrowing into our souls, running through our veins and becoming a part of who we are. ... Reading through compelling letter after letter is overwhelming in the best way possible. What are we without words, stories and books?" -- Michelle Sterling, Avery and Augustine, This should live on the nightstand, be picked up regularly, and savored. A treasure trove for anyone who loves words and pictures., A CBC "Hot Off The Press" Selection of December 2018 A Brain Pickings Best Children's Book of 2018 Featured in Green Source DFW December 2018 gift guide "Impelled to defend the dignity and authority of books, and the transformative power of continuing to read them in the digital age, Maria Popova and Claudia Zoe Bedrick spent eight years collecting the words and artwork for "A Velocity of Being" (Enchanted Lion, 257 pages, $34.95), a treasury of thoughtful, quirky, heartfelt letters from notable adults to the young reader. ...For adults devoted to raising strong readers amid what Ms. Popova calls the "fragment fetishism" of the internet--and for book lovers of any age on a Christmas list--"A Velocity of Being" has arrived not a moment too soon." -- Wall Street Journal "This feast of a book provides ample food for thought, with some dazzling visuals, to boot. But like many feasts, this one goes on at length, with flavors and courses that tend to overlap. Still, the collection will nourish readers of all kinds, deserving a permanent place on our bookshelves." --Joan Silverman, The National Book Reveiw, A CBC "Hot Off The Press" Selection of December 2018 A Brain Pickings Best Children's Book of 2018 Featured in Green Source DFW December 2018 gift guide "Impelled to defend the dignity and authority of books, and the transformative power of continuing to read them in the digital age, Maria Popova and Claudia Zoe Bedrick spent eight years collecting the words and artwork for "A Velocity of Being" (Enchanted Lion, 257 pages, $34.95), a treasury of thoughtful, quirky, heartfelt letters from notable adults to the young reader. ...For adults devoted to raising strong readers amid what Ms. Popova calls the "fragment fetishism" of the internet--and for book lovers of any age on a Christmas list--"A Velocity of Being" has arrived not a moment too soon." -- Wall Street Journal
Grade From
Fourth Grade
Dewey Decimal
028.5/5
Grade To
College Graduate Student
Synopsis
An expansive collection of love letters to books, libraries, and reading, from a wonderfully eclectic array of thinkers and creators. In these pages, some of today's most wonderful culture-makers-writers, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and philosophers-reflect on the joys of reading, how books broaden and deepen human experience, and the ways in which the written word has formed their own character. On the page facing each letter, an illustration by a celebrated illustrator or graphic artist presents that artist's visual response. Among the diverse contributions are letters from Jane Goodall, Neil Gaiman, Jerome Bruner, Shonda Rhimes, Ursula K. Le Guin, Yo-Yo Ma, Judy Blume, Lena Dunham, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Jacqueline Woodson , as well as a ninety-eight-year-old Holocaust survivor, a pioneering oceanographer, and Italy's first woman in space. Some of the illustrators, cartoonists, and graphic designers involved are Marianne Dubuc, Sean Qualls, Oliver Jeffers, Maira Kalman, Mo Willems, Isabelle Arsenault, Chris Ware, Liniers, Shaun Tan, Tomi Ungerer , and Art Spiegelman . This project is woven entirely of goodwill, generosity of spirit, and a shared love of books. Everyone involved has donated their time, and all profits will go to the New York Public Library systems. This stunning 272-page hardcover volume features a lay-flat binding to allow for greater ease of reading., N ew York Times Bestseller! An expansive collection of love letters to books, libraries, and reading, from a wonderfully eclectic array of thinkers and creators. "For book lovers of all ages." --Wall Street Journal "An embarrassment of riches." --New York Times In this beautiful book, perfect for gifting, some of today's most appealing culture-makers--writers, artists, scientists, musicians, and philosophers--reflect on the joys of reading, how books broaden and deepen human experience, and the ways in which the written word has formed their own character. On the page facing each letter, an illustration by a celebrated illustrator or graphic artist presents that artist's visual response. Among the diverse contributions are letters from Jane Goodall, Jerome Bruner, Shonda Rhimes, Ursula K. Le Guin, Yo-Yo Ma, Judy Blume, Elizabeth Gilbert, Mary Oliver, and Jacqueline Woodson, as well as a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor, a pioneering oceanographer, and Italy's first woman in space. Some of the illustrators, cartoonists, and graphic designers involved are Christian Robinson, Sophie Blackall, Sean Qualls, Oliver Jeffers, Daniel Salmieri, Mo Willems, Isabelle Arsenault, Carson Ellis, Shaun Tan, Tomi Ungerer, and Art Spiegelman. This project is woven entirely of goodwill, generosity of spirit, and a shared love of books. Everyone involved has donated their time, and all profits will go to the New York Public Library systems. This stunning 272-page hardcover volume features a lay-flat binding to allow for greater ease of reading., In these pages, some of today's most wonderful culture-makers--writers, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and philosophers--reflect on the joys of reading, how books broaden and deepen human experience, and the ways in which the written word has formed their own character. On the page facing each letter, an illustration by a celebrated illustrator or graphic artist presents that artist's visual response. Among the diverse contributions are letters from Jane Goodall, Neil Gaiman, Jerome Bruner, Shonda Rhimes, Ursula K. Le Guin, Yo-Yo Ma, Judy Blume, Lena Dunham, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Jacqueline Woodson, as well as a ninety-eight-year-old Holocaust survivor, a pioneering oceanographer, and Italy's first woman in space. Some of the illustrators, cartoonists, and graphic designers involved are Marianne Dubuc, Sean Qualls, Oliver Jeffers, Maira Kalman, Mo Willems, Isabelle Arsenault, Chris Ware, Liniers, Shaun Tan, Tomi Ungerer, and Art Spiegelman. This project is woven entirely of goodwill, generosity of spirit, and a shared love of books. Everyone involved has donated their time, and all profits will go to the New York Public Library systems. Edited and introduced by Maria Popova , who has been writing since 2006 about what she reads on Brain Pickings (brainpickings.org), which is now included in the Library of Congress archive of culturally valuable materials; Edited by Claudia Bedrick , publisher, editorial and art director of Enchanted Lion Books., Age range 10+ An expansive collection of love letters to books, libraries, and reading, from a wonderfully eclectic array of thinkers and creators. In these pages, some of today's most wonderful culture-makers--writers, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and philosophers--reflect on the joys of reading, how books broaden and deepen human experience, and the ways in which the written word has formed their own character. On the page facing each letter, an illustration by a celebrated illustrator or graphic artist presents that artist's visual response. Among the diverse contributions are letters from Jane Goodall, Neil Gaiman, Jerome Bruner, Shonda Rhimes, Ursula K. Le Guin, Yo-Yo Ma, Judy Blume, Lena Dunham, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Jacqueline Woodson, as well as a ninety-eight-year-old Holocaust survivor, a pioneering oceanographer, and Italy's first woman in space. Some of the illustrators, cartoonists, and graphic designers involved are Marianne Dubuc, Sean Qualls, Oliver Jeffers, Maira Kalman, Mo Willems, Isabelle Arsenault, Chris Ware, Liniers, Shaun Tan, Tomi Ungerer, and Art Spiegelman.
LC Classification Number
Z1037.A1V45 2018
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