The Mysteries of Harris Burdick (Portfolio Edition)
Since its publication in 1984, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick has stimulated the minds of readers of all ages and backgrounds. Now the original fourteen drawings are available in a large portfolio edition of loose sheets. In addition, a newly discovered fifteenth drawing, titled The Youngest...
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Since its publication in 1984, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick has stimulated the minds of readers of all ages and backgrounds. Now the original fourteen drawings are available in a large portfolio edition of loose sheets. In addition, a newly discovered fifteenth drawing, titled The Youngest Magician, has been added, as well as an updated introduction by the author. The puzzles of these mysterious drawings will be even more provocative because of the larger size and the exceptional printing quality. For the first time, the drawings can be shared with groups or displayed singly. The Mysteries of Harris Burdick was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 1984.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780395827840 (0395827841)
Publish date: October 28th 1996
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 16
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Young Adult,
Childrens,
Classics,
Writing,
Language,
Juvenile,
Mystery,
Art,
Picture Books,
Short Stories
Mysterious, fun and spooky illustrations - great conversation starters or prompts for creative writing. http://www.hmhbooks.com/features/harrisburdick/
Really cool art, but I don't get the book aspect. I don't demand strict linearity from my picture books, but I do kind of like to get some aspect of what it is supposed to be about.
Bought this when it was published in the 80s, when I was at the height of my obsession with picture books. Loved it. I never wrote any stories from it. I think I just didn't want to have anything definitive in my mind when I looked at those pictures. Once I wrote a story, it would be harder to be op...
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