Hurry Up and Wait - by Maira Kalman & Daniel Handler (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This is the second volume in a new series of collaborations between artist Maira Kalman, 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>You're supposed to stop and smell the roses <br> but truth be told it doesn't take that long <br> to smell them. You hardly have to stop. <br> You can smell the roses and still have time to <br> run all those errands before the sun goes <br> down and it's dinner time.</i><p><i>Hurry Up and Wait</i> is the second volume in a new series of collaborations between renowned artist and bestselling author Maira Kalman, <i> New York Times </i>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, <i>Hurry Up and Wait </i>will charm readers of all ages.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"An accessible introduction to looking at works of art and seeing the possibilities beyond the literal image, ideal for sparking ideas for writing or art assignments."--Jessica Cline, New York Public Library "School Library Journal"<br><br>"Kalman's rich gouaches delight, and viewers may find themselves unaccountably moved, even haunted, by the images."-- "Publishers Weekly"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Maira Kalman </b>is a bestselling and award-winning artist, illustrator, and writer whose books include <i>13 Words</i> (with Daniel Handler), <i>And the Pursuit of Happiness</i>, and <i>The Elements of Style</i>. Her artwork has been the subject of 14 solo exhibitions and has also been featured in group exhibitions in major museums. <br><b>Daniel Handler</b> is the internationally renowned author of the A Series of Unfortunate Events series, whose books have sold over 60 million copies in 44 languages.
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