{"product_id":"chuck-close-face-book-9781419701634","title":"Chuck Close: Face Book","description":"This fascinating, interactive autobiography presents Chuck Close's story, his art, and a discussion of the many processes he uses in the studio. The question-and-answer format is based on real kids' inquiries about Close's life and work, and his answers to them. Close, who is wheelchair-bound and paints with a brush strapped to his arm, discusses the severe dyslexia and face blindness he has struggled with since childhood, as well as a collapsed spinal artery that left him nearly paralyzed at the age of 48.\u003cbr\u003e An engaging feature of the book is a mix-and-match Chuck Close self-portrait section. This hands-on component encourages the reader to create new and interesting combinations of Close's techniques and images. The book also includes an illustrated chronology of Close's life, a list of museums where his work can be seen, and an index. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eChuck Close: Face Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Art lovers of all ages will revel in this vivid, wonderfully affecting book, which is almost as ingenious and memorable as Close himself.\u003cbr\u003e -\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Close describes his work with candor and insight. The high quality printing and lush colors of the reproductions make it easy for readers to share that excitement. A nifty mix-and-match section lets readers compare the methods used in 14 of the artist's self-portraits.\u003cbr\u003e -Publishers Weekly, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Excellent-quality reproductions of his paintings appear throughout. A readable and engaging look at a fascinating artist and his methods of working.\"\u003cbr\u003e -School Library Journal, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Chuck Close's art and life story are the ideal way to introduce art and artists to children.\u003cbr\u003e -Horn Book \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A winner. Chuck Close's honest, personal memoir about his life and work makes an ideal book for kids who find school challenging, who are creative or who see the world a bit differently from their peers. In other words, this one's for most everyone.\u003cbr\u003e -\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAwards: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e WINNER - 2012 Boston Globe Horn Book Nonfiction Award\u003cbr\u003e New York Public Library's Children's Books 2012: 100 Books for Reading and Sharing list\u003cbr\u003e Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2012 list: Children's Nonfiction\u003cbr\u003e Capitol Choices 2013 - Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens\u003cbr\u003e Orbis Pictus Recommended Book 2013\u003cbr\u003e Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices 2013 list - The Arts\u003cbr\u003e 2013 ALA\/ALSC Notable Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419701634\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 8.10w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/20\/2012 pg. 170\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2012 pg. 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2012 pg. 111\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2012 pg. 141\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/07\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2012 pg. 161 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly Best Books\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/05\/2012 pg. 41\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Best Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/15\/2012 pg. 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSLJ's Best Books\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2012 pg. 34\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fran\u0026#231;oise Mouly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43624054161589,"sku":"9781419701634","price":19.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_bcbe02b2-db57-4ba9-afd3-45188ba942e2.jpg?v=1707799298","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/chuck-close-face-book-9781419701634","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}