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From: Judith O'Malley <bogus_at_does.not.exist.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:47:30 -0600
I completely agree wtih all of Karen's comments on Russell Freedman's work, and would add only that all of his books evidence respect for the child reader by never "dumb-ing down" or prettying up the real, often challenging lives of fascinating individuals. Having just lately seen his
*Martha Graham: A Dancer's Life*, my appreciation of his ability to adapt his format to suit a particular subject is even greater. The balance of visuals and text, the elegance of design and typeface, and the factual and emotional honesty of this book make it a tribute to a remarkable artist and a standard-pusher for children discovering what doors a book can open.
Judy O'Malley Book Links
Received on Tue 31 Mar 1998 12:47:30 PM CST
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:47:30 -0600
I completely agree wtih all of Karen's comments on Russell Freedman's work, and would add only that all of his books evidence respect for the child reader by never "dumb-ing down" or prettying up the real, often challenging lives of fascinating individuals. Having just lately seen his
*Martha Graham: A Dancer's Life*, my appreciation of his ability to adapt his format to suit a particular subject is even greater. The balance of visuals and text, the elegance of design and typeface, and the factual and emotional honesty of this book make it a tribute to a remarkable artist and a standard-pusher for children discovering what doors a book can open.
Judy O'Malley Book Links
Received on Tue 31 Mar 1998 12:47:30 PM CST
