Walking Your Octopus: A Guidebook to the Domesticated Cephalopod
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (727 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1614040060 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Absolutely Beautiful Art and Concept I know Brian Kesinger is an award winning Story artist at Disney but I was unprepared for how much beauty I would find in this personal project of his. Steampunk meets picture book. I love it. The whimsical nature of the characters and the straight man delivery of the descriptive text is wonderful. I love the pen for the Octopus being an aquarium and how he "inks" on the floor. This is a non standard large and long size book which also makes it stand out. I have it on my coffee table and we love reading it. It gets my highest. David Calkins said Stunning. Awesome. I rarely get excited about a new book - I bought it on a lark, but am glad I did once it arrived. The art is not only gorgeous, but the story line is great. The book works for both adults and kids, and each page is a new treat. There's about twice as many drawings as you'd expect, and they're all magnificent and terribly witty.I immediately started over after the first "reading" which is very rare for me.It's far better to hold than just looking at the images on the web. The cover is rigid, and the paper far heavier than othe. "absolutely charming" according to Brian. I have not been so charmed by a book in a really long time. The art is amazing, the writing is perfection. It is a guide book for owning a pet octopus. Witty and fun. My children loved it as much as I did. You could frame every single picture in this book. Each one is a detailed piece of art. I am tempted to buy a second copy for that very reason. The entire book is a work of art, the binding, the cover, the whole thing is a treasure.
The book's art is extremely detailed, and each illustration tells its own visual story. A beautifully produced and richly illustrated book that showcases the day-to-day adventures of independent girl-about-town Victoria Psismall and her pet land octopus Otto. Thirty panoramic, full-page illustrations humorously chronicle the duo's home and social activities that include (among other things) bathing, biking, dating, cooking, playing croquet, and pumpkin carving. The Victorian era characters and period-influenced design elements combine to create a wonderful, collectible art-object for those who still value the classic elegance of ink-on-paper. The hardcover binding is plussed with two-layer embossing and spot varnish, and the interior is printed on extra heavy paper. An exquisite volume for lovers of books, art and pets.. Accompanying text explains the "do"s and "don't"s of living with a large land octopus
Brian's original paintings have been displayed in galleries around the world, and his charming characters and original stories have struck a chord with audiences of all ages. Brian Kesinger is an Annie Award-winning story artist and illustrator. His work has been featured in over ten feature films, from Tarzan to Tangled and most recently, Wreck-it Ralph. Y
His work has been featured in over ten feature films, from Tarzan to Tangled and most recently, Wreck-it Ralph. You can also find him on Facebook by searching for "Brian Kesinger's Tea Girls.” . About the Author Brian Kesinger is an Annie Award-winning story artist and illustrator. To find out more, visit his website at bkartonline. Hired at the age of 18, he has worked for Walt Disney Animation Studios for over 16 years. Brian's original paintings have been displayed in galleries around the world, and his charming characters and original stories have struck a chord with audiences of all ages