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Little Lessons

Seymour Chwast author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Astra Publishing House

Published:13th Jun '23

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Little Lessons cover

Little Lessons

Popular sayings from around the world come to life in Seymour Chwast’s iconic and humorous design style, perfect for graduates and curious kids.

“If you walk on thin ice, you might as well dance”—this and many other wise sayings from many countries take on a whole new dimension when Seymour Chwast’s pen delivers a memorable visual rendition. Life lessons have never been so amusing to think about and maybe even learn from.

This colourful book is a perfect gift to spur laughter, learning, and cultural savoir faire for curious kids, graduates, or anyone starting a new chapter. Includes a brief and fascinating afterword explaining the history and staying power of these sayings around the world.

“Proverbs’ vivid metaphorical language proves visual catnip for Chwast’s graphic design–driven compendiumAbout the pleasure of savoring “little lessons” pleasingly wrought." -- Publishers Weekly

"Offbeat, weird, and wonderful." -- Kirkus Reviews

ISBN: 9781662651175

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

40 pages