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You’re supposed to stop and smell the roses but truth be told it doesn’t take that long to smell them. You hardly have to stop. You can smell the roses and still have time to run all those errands before the sun goes down and it’s dinner time.Hurry Up and Wait is the second volume in a new series of collaborations between renowned artist and bestselling author Maira Kalman, New York Times bestselling writer Daniel Handler (a.k.a. Lemony Snicket), and The Museum of Modern Art, New York. This time a whimsical collection of images captures people in motion—or not. In snapshots by some of the world’s most celebrated photographers, some people stride forth, dash across streets, race on bicycles, and jump over puddles, while others form snaking lines, daydream on park benches, and linger on sidewalks with friends. So what’s the rush? With 11 vibrant new illustrations by Kalman inspired by the photographs, and thought-provoking prose by Handler that ponders the merits of action, Hurry Up and Wait will charm readers of all ages.
Hardcover: 64 pages
Publisher: MoMA (April 7, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0870709593
ISBN-13: 978-0870709593
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #681,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #82 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Photography #1703 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Art #4177 in Books > Children's Books > Geography & Cultures > Explore the World
Age Range: 10 - 14 years
Grade Level: 5 and up
Both copies purchased were for gifts to very social people. Therir feedback has been so positive, I am thinking seriously about gifting myself.
What a gorgeous, witty, and moving book. A treat for anyone over, let's say, the age of 5.
Lovely little book, but very tiny.
After reading this 'book' of 55 pages, I'm left with one thought, 'Is that all there is?' This is the follow-up to their phenomenally popular GIRLS STANDING ON LAWNS.This book was a collaboration between Maria Kalman and Daniel Handler -- plus the Museum of Modern Art. Bear in mind that I'm not a card-carrying member of the New York Museum of Modern Art. Perhaps I'm too uncouth to understand the deeper meaning of this book. Several interesting paintings and some vintage photographs were juxtaposed with prose that seemed to be written for a young reader. Perhaps the cadence of the language was the important thing; I couldn't tell. After a few minutes, I was angry to realize that trees had to give their lives for this 'book.' If you understood the deeper meaning, congratulations.Here's a random page's excerpt: "Somewhere in the world, always, somebody is twenty minutes late for something, and I am annoyed at them." This enriching insight was offered at the bottom of a black-and-white photo of a young woman (frowning at the camera). Who cares?I know that each reader will come away from this book with a different perspective. I thought it was a waste of time.
Great book! I love this series of interesting books. They are displayed on my coffee table and seem to be a great conversation for people to enjoy!
As a Maira Kalman fan, found this one somewhat disappointing...
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