Georgie by R O Blechman
[front flap]The joyful arrival of a longed-for baby is followed by overwhelming losses, but a loyal dog makes happiness possible again. This moving and profound graphic novel by R. O. Blechman treats its solemn subject with humor, simplicity, and warm humanity.
Maurice Sendak characterized the tale as fierce, passionate little pictures that pack a punch only Blechman seems capable of delivering, and Jules Feiffer observed that Long-time fans are well aware of Blechman's elegant cartoon-poetry, but in Georgie, his quiet, measured pace moves the reader onto darker terrain, presented in a sweet and tragic man-and-dog story that calls for a second reading, and perhaps, more.
[back flap]
R. O. Blechman
For more than 50 years, the distinctive artwork of illustrator/animator R. O. Blechman has taken many forms, from New Yorker covers and commercials for Alka-Seltzer to his own illustrated books. He is the recipient of many awards, including several Emmys(R) and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Cartoonists Society.
www.doverpublications.com
[back cover]In Praise of R. O. Blechman
The jewel-like mind and eye of this rare artist persuade me that all is not lost in Bookland.--Maurice Sendak
Miraculously, Blechman breathes life into his microscopic world. His little figures, because of their very shakiness, call out to us for sympathy. They personify human frailty, human foolishness. This is cartooning at its best.--Seth
A great graphic novelist, very avant la lettre.--Art Spiegelman
In a class by himself.--The New York Times
Boldly original.--Edward Sorel
A trailblazer.--Jules Feiffer
Born Oscar Robert Blechman in 1930, R. O. Blechman's internationally acclaimed artwork spans decades, mediums, and industries. He is one of the first contemporary cartoonists to pen a full-length graphic novel, The Juggler of Our Lady, which he published in 1953 after graduating from Oberlin College. His illustrations and comics have graced magazines, anthologies, and newspapers. He has created more than a dozen New Yorker covers.
Blechman is also an animated filmmaker, and at one time he owned his own animation studio, The Ink Tank. He has been awarded the Gold Medal from the Cannes Film Festival and numerous Emmy Awards, and has been nominated for a BAFTA. In 2002, the Museum of Modern Art held a retrospective of his films titled R. O. Blechman and The Ink Tank: A Celebration.
Blechman is also a member of the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame, has been named Illustrator of the Year by Adweek, and is the creator of many notable advertising campaigns.
Blechman is married, has two sons, and lives in Ancram, New York.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780486808864 |
| ISBN 10 | 0486808866 |
| Title | Georgie |
| Author | R O Blechman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Year published | 2016-11-25 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |