{"title":"Books by Seymour Chwast","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781609808792","title":"Arno and the Mini Machine","description":"\u003cb\u003eA prescient and humorous tale of a boy's futuristic life gone haywire with the interruption of ... nature.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGO BACK TO YOUR CLASS, says the MiniMachine.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe brightly moving thing flutters into Arno's hand. It feels warm. Attached to a foot is a label, reading: BIRD.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo hundred years in the future, Arno's pre-programmed, machine-controlled day takes an unexpected turn when nature intercedes. Arno wakes each morning when his personalized \"MiniMachine\" tells him it's time. The MiniMachine squawks at him all day: \"Eat your Instant Mealtime,\" \"Wait for the school jet,\" \"Go to your electric tuba lesson,\" \"Do not step off the Power Path\"..... But Arno's curiosity and a little yellow bird lead Arno off his pre-programmed track. \"Go Back to Your Class!\" squawks the MiniMachine with increasing alarm. Arno's mischievousness will delight young readers. And Seymour Chwast's illustrations, including his Seuss-like mechanical inventions, are both charmingly old-fashioned and presciently futuristic. A gentle corrective to our infatuation with electronics, Arno and the MiniMachine is a sweet reminder of the joy of nature and following one's own path.","brand":"Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355963314348,"sku":"9781609808792","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/4021733482761.jpg?v=1781630343"},{"product_id":"9781609807795","title":"At War with War","description":"At \u003ci\u003eWar with War\u003c\/i\u003e visualizes humanity's 5,000-year-long state of conflict, chaos, and violence on a continuous timeline. Seventy pages of stark black-and-white pen-and-ink drawings and woodcuts illustrate history's most notorious battles -- from 3300 BCE to the present day. Interspersed are contemplations on war from historic thinkers, including excerpts from \"The Art of War\" by Sun Tsu, \"The Complaint of Peace\" by Desiderius Erasmus, and \"The State\" by Randolph Bourne. Searing and sardonic, balancing anger and despair with wit and humanity, these raw illustrations follow in the tradition of great social satirists such as Honoré Daumier, Frans Masereel, Felix Vallotton, and Otto Dix.\u003cbr\u003e      Seymour Chwast is a design legend. As co-founder with Milton Glaser of Push Pin Studios, he led a revolution in graphic design in the 1960s and '70s, producing bold, vibrant work that pushed the limits of nearly every visual medium.Now, he turns his pen and sketchpad toward creating a new book on a subject that has been a personal obsession for nearly six decades: the fight against war, humankind's never-ending scourge.","brand":"Penguin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355969671340,"sku":"9781609807795","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/4011763482761.jpg?v=1781630496"},{"product_id":"9781568462219","title":"Bobo's Smile","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat's a clown to do when the circus shuts down and he loses the ability to smile? In Bobo's Smile, author and illustrator Seymour Chwast traces a clown's quest to regain happiness. Bobo flies around the world, visits new lands, scales mountains, and plumbs the depths of the sea, but his search seems to have been in vain—until an unfortunate event prompts him to use his talents and find joy in life's simple pleasures once again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creative Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355983335596,"sku":"9781568462219","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/11842853482746.jpg?v=1781630694"},{"product_id":"9781646432929","title":"Find Your A","description":"\u003cb\u003eThese wacky and witty visual puzzles by legendary and award-winning graphic designer Seymour Chwast will have everyone speechless with delight!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChwast, the artist and co-founder of the infamous Pushpin Studios, had an enormous influence on design and illustration everywhere. Now, he brings his unique perspective and spontaneity to the letters of the alphabet. With vibrant color and amusing scenarios, this creative book will capture the interests of children and adults of all ages as readers find the letter hidden in each scene. From the dance floor to deep under the sea, the ski slope, and the swimming pool, children will delight in the colorful images in Chwast’s distinctive style and the puzzle of discovering each letter. The simple yet striking artwork will foster their creativity and imagination. As they search for the “A” disguised as a party hat and the trumpet shaped like a “Z,” this book is the perfect way for early readers to practice the alphabet while having lots of fun too. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e About the Author \/ Illustrator: A creative genius of illustrative arts, Seymour Chwast is a founding partner of the celebrated Push Pin Studios (now Pushpin Group). His work has been featured in the New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, and The Atlantic among many others. Chwast illustrated the highly regarded book Harry’s Bath (2005) and series of graphic novel adaptations of major classic works with Bloomsbury Press including Dante’s Inferno (2010), Canterbury Tales (2011), and the Odyssey (2012). Chwast has recently published a book of posters from Schiffer Publishing and has an upcoming accompanying exhibition at the Poster House Museum (Fall 2021). He maintains an active presence in the graphic arts and illustrators community, and he continues to have his work displayed in museums such as the MoMA, the Brooklyn Museum, San Francisco MoMA, Galerie Pompidou (Paris), Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Louvre), among others.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356106936492,"sku":"9781646432929","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/5147833482774.jpg?v=1781632559"},{"product_id":"9781568462585","title":"Doctor Doolittle","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased on Hugh Lofting's The Story of Doctor Dolittle, iconic American artist Seymour Chwast reinterprets the 1920s tale for a 21st-century, graphic-novel-influenced audience. Although the text itself has been reimagined to fit the format, the general plot of The Story of Doctor Dolittle, along with the sentiments and ideals behind it, remain the same: in Dr. Dolittle's world of childlike wonder and hope, we are all encouraged to be caretakers of the creatures around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creative Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356128301228,"sku":"9781568462585","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/11846513482746.jpg?v=1781633102"},{"product_id":"9781662650871","title":"Find a Friend","description":"\u003cb\u003eMaking friends has never been so adventurous as in this hilarious tall tale from design legend Seymour Chwast!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow far would you travel to find a friend? Whether you go to the South Pole to party with penguins, to the moon to have lunch with an astronaut, or high up a building to meet a window washer, bring a little gift, and all will go well. Award-winning graphic designer Seymour Chwast, co-founder of the legendary Push Pin Studios, takes us on a journey around the world (and off it!). And in the end, of course, it turns out you don’t have to go far at all to find a friend.","brand":"MIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356155105452,"sku":"9781662650871","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/26898303482779.jpg?v=1781633573"},{"product_id":"9781662651427","title":"Going Home","description":"\u003cb\u003eGetting lost is a matter of perspective in this clever picture book about a dog making his way home—with help from new friends—after a gust of wind blows him halfway across the world!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this charmingly illustrated picture book for ages 3 to 6, a dog is blown away by a rogue gust of wind, sent far away while he’s in the middle of his bath with his owner. As the dog finds his way back home, he makes new friends all over the world who offer timely and generous help. Like all of Chwast’s stories, there is a truth hidden in its goofball premise: that if you keep your head on you and are willing to ask for help, all sorts of good folks may come to your aid.","brand":"MIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356156547244,"sku":"9781662651427","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/26903863482779.jpg?v=1781633613"},{"product_id":"9781662651175","title":"Little Lessons","description":"\u003cb\u003ePopular sayings from around the world come to life in Seymour Chwast’s iconic and humorous design style, perfect for graduates and curious kids.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you walk on thin ice, you might as well dance”—this and many other wise sayings from many countries take on a whole new dimension when Seymour Chwast’s pen delivers a memorable visual rendition. Life lessons have never been so amusing to think about and maybe even learn from. This colorful book is a perfect gift to spur laughter, learning, and cultural savoir faire for curious kids, graduates, or anyone starting a new chapter. 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Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book presents an enhanced portrait of one of America's greatest celebrities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith text by author Steven Brower (\u003ci\u003eSatchmo: The Life and Art of Louis Armstrong\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eThe Mighty Elvis\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us of the continuing stardom of one of the most popular American singers of all time. Through Chwast's illustrations, cartoons, and comics we get to relive his early life, his meteoric rise to fame and how he was affected by, and in turn, affected the world of music in the many genres he mastered. The book covers his first appearances on television, Graceland, his meeting with President Nixon, his wedding to Priscilla, and much more. Millions of fans loved him, purchased his records, attended his sold out shows and went to his thirty-three films. 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Since founding Push Pin Studios alongside Milton Glaser and Edward Sorel in the 1950s, Chwast's posters have been widely celebrated for their combination of subversive style and strong political satire. His caustic humor, graphic hand, and visual commentary cleverly synthesize in a way that is both wry and immediately understandable. Posters are arranged by type--Causes, Commerce, Information, Exhibits, and Lectures--rather than chronology, which, along with the large format, invites readers to engage thematically with the designs. Commentary on each poster makes this a valuable resource for students, educators, historians, and all who appreciate the unique ability of posters to subvert notions of popular culture, politics, and design at once. 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