It’s Here! IT’S HERE!
Written by whoorl · Filed Under happy happy joy joy, photos
I’ve been waiting and waiting and WAITING (months, I say!) for the brand spankin’ newly-released book of my very favorite artist’s illustrations. And it’s HERE!
It doesn’t disappoint, either. It’s huge! Do you see that nickel to the left? HUGE, I tell you!
Look at it open.
That’s four full-sized water bottles! (My first measuring attempt was with steak knives. Not very child-friendly, mi amigos.)
This is the greatest day ever. I feel like Ralphie from A Christmas Story.
If you’ll excuse me, I think I shall spend some quality time with my sweet Charley Harper.
becky
August 14th, 2007 3:16 pmThat really is a beautiful book. I love the colors. Now, does wito get to enjoy it? Or is it only for grown-ups?
If Wito steps within 5 feet of the book, he’s grounded indefinitely.
Assertagirl
August 14th, 2007 3:48 pmYou’ll put your eye out!
A Small Snapshot
August 14th, 2007 4:58 pmOooooo. I love finding new illustrators.
Thanks for sharing. This looks like something I would dig.
christina
August 14th, 2007 5:28 pmsuch gorgeous pictures! I’ve never heard of him (her?) but am dying to google more! thanks for sharing.
whoorl
August 14th, 2007 5:41 pmHe was an AMAZING modernist illustrator. He died earlier this summer – I’m so glad Todd Oldham put together this book. Isn’t his work the coolest? I wish I had a room full of his bird illustrations.
coolmom
August 14th, 2007 5:42 pmOooh, jealous! So pretty! Its on my Christmas list (yes, I have already compiled one).
Neil
August 14th, 2007 5:50 pmI’m seeing some crayons add-ons in the the future!
Not The Mama
August 14th, 2007 6:26 pmStunning…and I love the water bottles for size reference! I’m familiar with his work, but certainly not an aficionado. I will definitely have to look for this book and get to know him a little better.
erika
August 14th, 2007 7:46 pmoooo, I love it! You are a lucky duck and a half. Definitely going on my list of wants. :)
Sheesh, what is the shipping on a book that huge?! That’s a biggun’.
Free shipping from Amazon. :)
Andrea
August 14th, 2007 7:51 pmTotal book envy over here. Although I don’t know where I would put a book that large. Thanks for the water bottle point of reference.
bethanyactually
August 14th, 2007 9:08 pmCool, a new illustrator to enjoy! Thanks, whoorl. Enjoy your massive book!
gorillabuns
August 14th, 2007 11:08 pmbe sure to put this book at the top of your closet, covered with a blanket and no chairs or ladders for easy climbing.
not that i’m speaking from experience or anything….
cocodrie
August 14th, 2007 11:10 pmI think his visions are just delicious. Those colors! Those shapes! Ooooo and ahhhhh to Charley AND Whoorl for her always-keen eye for art.
Jessie
August 15th, 2007 3:40 amBeautiful! That looks like an awesome book.
nabbalicious
August 15th, 2007 7:38 amYou should have used Wito as a size comparison.
Cute book, though. I love it!
I totally was going to, but he was napping! ;)
Bethany
August 15th, 2007 9:09 amHaha, love the water bottles. Looks like a cool book! Never heard of him…but I swear i’m still cool. I’m hip. I’m jiggy with it. *insert that little Dr. Evil macarenaish Dance here*
Emily
August 15th, 2007 10:54 amNow those illustrations would make a lovely nursery theme, don’t you think?? You are a genius. Buy two more and wallpaper Wito’s room. Or wallpaper Wito 2’s room. Not that you’re pregnant or anything. Are you?
I love starting internet rumors.
Jora
August 15th, 2007 12:06 pmYay Charley Harper! I just LOVE his work. And to Emily — I really have been considering incorporating a few of his illustrations into our new nursery — they’re just perfect for a child’s room. If you’re into all things modern, whoorl (as hubby and I are), I must send you some pics of the mid-century modern home we’re restoring right now….
OMSH
August 17th, 2007 1:50 pmThat would take me hours – yes, hours to look through. I love visually stunning books full of work like Harper’s.