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The Art and Life of Wayne Thiebaud By Susan Goldman Rubin

6-1/2 x 8-1/4 in; 104 pp ; full color throughout, ages 9-14
Hardcover
Published in November, 2007
ISBN 0811851680
ISBN13 9780811851688
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$15.95  


Delicious -- One of the giants of American art, Wayne Thiebaud was at first unappreciated because of the everyday subject matter of his paintings. His tasty hot dogs, delectable cakes, dizzy streets, and sleepy deltas have since become icons of twentieth century art. Now young readers have the chance to explore the development of a fascinating artist while delighting in the very child-friendly art that has made him so acclaimed. With her deft touch, critically-acclaimed non-fiction author Susan Rubin tells the story of the man behind the masterpieces.


Susan Goldman Rubin is the author of several successful art books, including The Yellow House: Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin Side by Side and Degas and the Dance: The Painter and the Petits Rats Perfecting Their Art. She lives in Southern California, where she writes and teaches writing.


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A must have book for art teachers

2008-03-02 | 4:21 PM | Marcia Scurfield
This book is going on my wish list after an art teacher friend shared her "clay cupcakes" lesson featuring the art of Wayne Thiebauld with the rest of as at our recent inservice. Kids would find the book--and the project--YUMMY!

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“The writing in Delicious is untroubled and straightforward….There is no struggle in it at all. The story goes steadily from subject to verb, rung to rung, up the ladder of life and good fortune.”

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“A must-purchase for collections.”

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“This profile by fine-arts specialist Rubin stands out for its grounding in interviews with Thiebaud and for its alluring design…”

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“…this is a visually enticing and browsable volume that manages to tempt if not satisfy the artistic appetite.”

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Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review2008-03-01
“Delicious indeed.”
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