In 1986 Kids Can Press published an edition of Robert Service's
"The Cremation of Sam McGee" illustrated by painter Ted Harrison,
who used his signature broad brushstrokes and unconventional choice
of color to bring this gritty narrative poem to life. Evoking both
the spare beauty and the mournful solitude of the Yukon landscape,
Harrison's paintings proved the perfect match for Service's
masterpiece about a doomed prospector adrift in a harsh land.
Harrison's Illustrator's Notes on each page enhanced both poem and
illustrations by adding valuable historical background. Upon its
original publication, many recognized the book as an innovative
approach to illustrating poetry for children. For years The
Cremation of Sam McGee has stood out as a publishing landmark,
losing none of its appeal both as a read-aloud and as a work of
art. Kids Can Press proudly publishes this deluxe hardcover
twentieth anniversary edition -- complete with a spot-varnished
cover, new cover art and heavy coated stock -- of a book that
remains as entrancing as a night sky alive with the vibrant glow of
the Northern Lights.
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