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The Juggler of Our Lady - (Dover Graphic Novels) by R O Blechman (Hardcover)

The Juggler of Our Lady - (Dover Graphic Novels) by  R O Blechman (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This 1952 retelling of a medieval legend by famed illustrator R. O. Blechman was a predecessor to the modern graphic novel. Foreword by Jules Feiffer. Introduction by Maurice Sendak.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>One of the great examples of the graphic novel form. Should inspire a new generation. -- <i>The Atlantic<br></i>Cantalbert is a simple juggler but the world takes no interest in his only real gift, and he feels inadequate compared to people with meaningful jobs. Seeking a more spiritual approach to life, he enters a monastery. Cantalbert's menial chores among the monks fail to instill the self-doubting juggler with any sense of worth ― until he experiences a soul-stirring encounter with a statue of Mary, the Mother of Christ.<br>This magical 1952 retelling of a medieval legend, featuring winsome watercolor images by famed illustrator R. O. Blechman, constitutes a predecessor to the modern graphic novel. A Foreword by Jules Feiffer and an Introduction by Maurice Sendak offer insights into the fable's enduring influence. One of the <i>Phoenix New Times</i> 10 Best Graphic Novels to Read During the Holidays.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>For more than 50 years, the distinctive artwork of illustrator/animator R. O. Blechman has taken many forms, from <i>New Yorker</i> covers and commericals for Alka-Seltzer to his own illustrated books. He is the recipient of many awards, including several Emmys and a Lifetime Achievement Award from The National Cartoonists Society. <br>Best known for his Caldecott Medal-winning book, <i>Where the Wild Things Are, </i> Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) wrote and illustrated numerous popular books for young readers.<br>Author, playwright, and screenwriter, Jules Feiffer is a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist whose satirical strips appeared in <i>The </i><i>Village Voice</i> for 42 years.

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