{"product_id":"9781419701634","title":"Chuck Close: Face Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eChuck Close: Face Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Art lovers of all ages will revel in this vivid, wonderfully affecting book, which is almost as ingenious and memorable as Close himself.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e–\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e–Publishers Weekly, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Excellent-quality reproductions of his paintings appear throughout. A readable and engaging look at a fascinating artist and his methods of working.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e–School Library Journal, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Chuck Close’s art and life story are the ideal way to introduce art and artists to children.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e–Horn Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e–\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAwards:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWINNER - 2012 Boston Globe Horn Book Nonfiction Award\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew York Public Library’s Children's Books 2012: 100 Books for Reading and Sharing list\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublishers Weekly Best Books of 2012 list: Children's Nonfiction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapitol Choices 2013 - Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrbis Pictus Recommended Book 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) Choices 2013 list - The Arts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2013 ALA\/ALSC Notable Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABRAMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47044098523376,"sku":"9781419701634","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781419701634_p0.jpg?v=1763728668","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781419701634","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}