A new entry in the Visions in Poetry series offers readers a
sophisticated reimagining of Lear's classic children's poem without
losing any of its traditional whimsy in the doing, thanks to
playful line-and-watercolor illustrations. This edition sets up the
well-known romance with several wordless spreads that reveal Owl's
privileged origins in a mansion overlooking the canals of an Old
World city, his glimpsing the Bohemian Pussycat literally on the
other side of the tracks at a subway stop and, most affectingly,
their tete-a-tete at an outdoor cafe in the rain before they begin
their famous voyage. Citing Fellini, Mir- and The Yellow Submarine
as influences, Jorisch sprinkles startling images throughout, from
the carnival masks worn as the lovers sail away, to the
cross-dressing Piggy-wig who donates his ring, to the mermaid and
other fantastical creatures who attend the wedding celebrations.
Like others in this series, this volume offers older readers a new
chance to revisit hoary classics and to indulge in the imaginative
product of a unique artistic vision. The illustrations' worldliness
does nothing to blunt the poem's good humor - just presents new
possibilities. Delicious. (Picture book/poetry. 10+) (Kirkus
Reviews)
Sail away for a year and a day. . .
To the land where the money tree grows!
A magical new edition of Edward Lear's much-loved rhyme,
dreamily illustrated by award-winning artist Ian Beck.
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