Seasons by Blexbolex (2010, Picture Book)

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Since then, he has worked regularly with book publishers in France and Germany, as well as for the press. In 2009 he received the prestegious Golden Letter award for best book design throughout the world.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherEnchanted Lion Books, LLC
ISBN-101592700950
ISBN-139781592700950
eBay Product ID (ePID)102827394

Product Key Features

Book TitleSeasons
Number of Pages180 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Topicconcepts / Seasons, Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems, General, Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Weather, Science & Nature / Trees & Forests
Publication Year2010
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorBlexbolex
FormatPicture Book

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight23.1 Oz
Item Length10.2 in
Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2010-001114
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsStarred reviews Publishers Weekly & School Library Journal A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2010 School Library Journal Best Children's Books of 2010 NPR's OnPoint 2010 Summer Reading Pick " Blexbolex 's silkscreened prints are both retro and modern, and at 180 pages, Seasons is an impressive object the reader will want to study closely."-- The New York Times "Words and phrases loosely associated with the seasons appear in a blocky pink font on each page of this contemplative book [...] The creamy matte paper, rich colors, and deceptively simple imagery combine to breathtaking effect, encouraging readers to take notice of fleeting detail." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "The stunning artwork demonstrates Blexbolex's mastery of printmaking. From preschoolers identifying familiar objects to adults pondering visual representations of ideas such as "late bloomer," attentive readers will find new connections with each perusal. A book to savor." - School Library Journal, Starred Review "Paging through this long series of full-page or full-spread serigraphic seasonal scenes and iconic images quickly becomes immersive. As the artist goes for silhouettes and broad sometimes layered patches of color rather than fine detail (though there is some of that too, in a delicate mosquito or the subtle sheen of a luscious plum), the multi-year round has an abstract, dreamlike quality that will draw viewers into the rhythms of each season. [...] Both a stylish debut (on this side of the Atlantic) and a distinctive showcase for this French comic illustrator." - Kirkus "This thick volume is both beautiful and intriguing - artist's portfolio, concept book, and word book rolled into one." - The Horn Book "Seasons is an inter-generational treat ready to be shared between parents and children, teachers and students, or just savored alone." - The Midwest Book Review "The book is a pleasure to hold in your hands and read." - Craig Seasholes, Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's Media "Beautiful book to gift kids." -- Sweet Paul Magazine, Starred reviews Publishers Weekly & School Library Journal A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2010 School Library Journal Best Children's Books of 2010 NPR's OnPoint 2010 Summer Reading Pick " Blexbolex 's silkscreened prints are both retro and modern, and at 180 pages, Seasons is an impressive object the reader will want to study closely."-- The New York Times "Words and phrases loosely associated with the seasons appear in a blocky pink font on each page of this contemplative book [...] The creamy matte paper, rich colors, and deceptively simple imagery combine to breathtaking effect, encouraging readers to take notice of fleeting detail." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "The stunning artwork demonstrates Blexbolex's mastery of printmaking. From preschoolers identifying familiar objects to adults pondering visual representations of ideas such as "late bloomer," attentive readers will find new connections with each perusal. A book to savor." - School Library Journal, Starred Review "Paging through this long series of full-page or full-spread serigraphic seasonal scenes and iconic images quickly becomes immersive. As the artist goes for silhouettes and broad sometimes layered patches of color rather than fine detail (though there is some of that too, in a delicate mosquito or the subtle sheen of a luscious plum), the multi-year round has an abstract, dreamlike quality that will draw viewers into the rhythms of each season. [...] Both a stylish debut (on this side of the Atlantic) and a distinctive showcase for this French comic illustrator." - Kirkus "This thick volume is both beautiful and intriguing - artist's portfolio, concept book, and word book rolled into one." - The Horn Book "Seasons is an inter-generational treat ready to be shared between parents and children, teachers and students, or just savored alone." - The Midwest Book Review "The book is a pleasure to hold in your hands and read." - Craig Seasholes, Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's Media
Grade FromPreschool
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
SynopsisIn this graphically stunning picture book, Blexbolex explores the cyclical nature of time by looking at the seasons. Using objects, landscapes, activities, and different types of people that are associated with each season (such as a skier, a swimmer, a roasted chestnut seller), Blexbolex evokes the sense of permanency given to life by its cyclical nature, despite the fact that time is always passing. The purpose of this book is to encourage observation of the world around us and lead the reader to form all sorts of logical and imaginative associations having to do with the seasons, the cycles of life, and time. An illustrator of graphic genius, Blexbolex entered art school with the intention of becoming a painter, but left having discovered his talent as a silksceen artist. Since then, he has worked regularly with book publishers in France and Germany, as well as for the press. In 2009 he received the prestegious Golden Letter award for best book design throughout the world., A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2010! A visually stunning book about the cycle of the seasons and the passage of time. In this graphically gorgeous picture book, Blexbolex explores the cyclical nature of time by looking at the seasons. Using objects, landscapes, activities, and different types of people that are associated with each season (such as a skier, a swimmer, a roasted chestnut seller), Blexbolex evokes the sense of permanency given to life by its cyclical nature, despite the fact that time is always passing. The purpose of this book is to encourage observation of the world around us and lead the reader to form all sorts of logical and imaginative associations having to do with the seasons, the cycles of life, and time. An illustrator of graphic genius, Blexbolex entered art school with the intention of becoming a painter, but left having discovered his talent as a silksceen artist. Since then, he has worked regularly with book publishers in France and Germany, as well as for the press. In 2009 he received the prestigious Golden Letter Award for best book design throughout the world.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.B1866Se 2010

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