TopicHistory / Contemporary (1945-), Individual Artists / Monographs, Literary, American / General
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorAudrey Geisel
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight21.4 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN95-019024
Dewey Edition20
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal759.13
SynopsisThese fabulous, whimsical paintings, created for his own pleasure and never shown to the public, show Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) in a whole new light. Depicting outlandish creatures in otherworldly settings, the paintings use a dazzling rainbow of hues not seen in the primary-color palette of his books for children, and exhibit a sophisticated and often quite unrestrained side of the artist. 65 color illustrations.
Dr. Suess always wrote and drew with adults in mind, and frequently as a sharp social critic. Although his whimsical humor shines through in all of his work, sometimes a darker vision of our world frames his art. He was always consistent both in his published, mostly children's books, and also in this private collection published by his widow.