{"product_id":"letters-building-an-alphabet-with-art-and-attitude-paperback","title":"Letters: Building an Alphabet with Art and Attitude - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Nicholas Liptak\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLynn Tsan\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLetters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the art and poetry of the English alphabet comes alive through rhythm and rhyme in philosophically charged verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuch can be learned about a people by the language they use, but what can be said of the letters of that language? This playful treatise on the \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish alphabet\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the art and philosophy of some letters as they gained form in one artist's eye and expression in the language of a wondering wordsmith... Twenty-six letters called out for a home and found one in the words of this tiny tome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny lover of language, the graphic arts or verse will revel in the artwork and lyrical poetry. \u003cem\u003eLetters\u003c\/em\u003e is great for children and adults alike as it personifies each letter of the alphabet through philosophical poems and modern artwork... each poem giving life to a letter through a different theme. As a visual and literary work of art, \u003cem\u003eLetters\u003c\/em\u003e is a fabulous coffee table conversation piece. Perfect for a quick pick up... just flip to a random page and discover something special anytime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe quotable alphabet book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"The Lime Launched the First Attack \"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"The idea, like a chill, catching... Endlessly in an E etch-a-sketching.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Self reflection in dual direction... What will you find upon inspection?\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"With sudden laughter, or intense sigh, An L will come to mind awry.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Pure of heart, \"we are P,\" they said.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Unbending and unbeatable, uncompromising U led\u003cbr\u003e A revolution to unite alphabet's understanding\u003cbr\u003e For all who would learn, U are outstanding \"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest to read aloud to your children or listen to the included CD (read by the animated and captivating William Andrew Brand) for a more imersive experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e A portion of the profits made by Letters goes to toward FirstBook, a non-profit organization that puts books in the hands of children in need.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABC... the art and poetry of the English alphabet explained in a philosophical verse of rhythm and rhyme.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMuch can be learned about a people by the language they use, but what can be said of the letters of that language? This playful treatise on the alphabet of English explores the art and philosophy of some letters as they gained form in one artist's eye (and expression in the language of a wondering wordsmith).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt, Caffeine and Kismet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is dedicated to destiny, \u003cbr\u003e the suggestion of serendipity, \u003cbr\u003e to the gods of chance, \u003cbr\u003e the happy help of happenstance, \u003cbr\u003e the fortune of fate and\u003cbr\u003e the likelihood of luck, \u003cbr\u003e a house seen, \u003cbr\u003e a coffee shop greeting, \u003cbr\u003e began an alliance between artists\u003cbr\u003e intent on caffeine induced creations.\u003cbr\u003e An artist's adventure into the alphabet\u003cbr\u003e led a man of letters to seek their soul, \u003cbr\u003e but how could we know\u003cbr\u003e of the words that would grow\u003cbr\u003e from such inscriptions all aglow?\u003cbr\u003e 26 letters called out for a home\u003cbr\u003e and found one in the words\u003cbr\u003e of this tiny tome.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith dedicated thought and verse, \"Letters\" is an excellent meeting of the two mediums, highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-\u003cem\u003e- Midwest Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003cstrong\u003eArt + Alphabet = Collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most interesting alphabet books I've seen...teases that teach you how to \"see\" the letters lost in a forest of colors. easily be a collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- \u003cem\u003eJo Ann Hakola\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.18 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 05, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52502432416051,"sku":"9781936342143","price":35.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/IXVnqM84HO9781936342143.webp?v=1760154964","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/letters-building-an-alphabet-with-art-and-attitude-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}