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Bitter with Baggage Seeks Same: The Life and Times of Some Chickens
by
Sloane Tanen (Goodreads Author)
Chickens show off their human side in Sloane Tanen's irresistible dioramas.
With more personality than most people have to spare, New York artist Sloane Tanen's tiny yellow chickens negotiate the tricky modern world, filled with three-headed blind dates, menacing KFCs, playground popularity battles, and annoyingly crowded yoga classes. They perch amid doll furniture, in sce...more
With more personality than most people have to spare, New York artist Sloane Tanen's tiny yellow chickens negotiate the tricky modern world, filled with three-headed blind dates, menacing KFCs, playground popularity battles, and annoyingly crowded yoga classes. They perch amid doll furniture, in sce...more
Hardcover, 74 pages
Published
2003
by Bloomsbury
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I loved this book.
A few years ago I asked for a copy of the "chick book" for Christmas. It reminds me a little bit of Anne Taintor, but, you know, with chickens.
A few years ago I asked for a copy of the "chick book" for Christmas. It reminds me a little bit of Anne Taintor, but, you know, with chickens.
Oct 09, 2007
Merrin
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people with a wicked sense of humor
Shelves:
laughoutloud
It's hard to describe this book without just handing it to you and sitting back to watch your reaction, because I tell you, I'd love to watch every single person I know read it. It's so hysterical.
Sloane Tanen is a visual artist in New York City. She makes these little shadow boxes with plastic chickens that live out modern day situations, both normal and fantastical.
In one, a chick is sitting on a bed facing a little frog, who is wearing a crown. The caption reads "Anastasia was through makin...more
Sloane Tanen is a visual artist in New York City. She makes these little shadow boxes with plastic chickens that live out modern day situations, both normal and fantastical.
In one, a chick is sitting on a bed facing a little frog, who is wearing a crown. The caption reads "Anastasia was through makin...more
I first fell in love with Sloane Tanen’s work when I read the caption above a photo with a little chicken sitting on a swing set and peering around the playground: “Samantha looked around the playground in amazement. Her mother had been right. She really WAS the smartest and the prettiest.” Now I ask you--has there ever been a more apt mascot for me and some of my equally ambitious writer friends?
If you thought you had to give up picture books when you graduated from second grade, have I got a...more
If you thought you had to give up picture books when you graduated from second grade, have I got a...more
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The Scoop:
What's there to say? Sloane Tanen creates super cute dioramas featuring super cute chicks in entertaining situations.
My Thoughts:
I first came across this book by way of her children's books. And, really, who doesn't think chicks aren't cute? Not me. I love chickens. I'll prove it--just look at my own personal flock:
Anyway, this is a cute, clever, quick read that packs a punch and not a few laughs. It usually takes a bit for me to work up the energy (or the appreciation) to let loose wi...more
What's there to say? Sloane Tanen creates super cute dioramas featuring super cute chicks in entertaining situations.
My Thoughts:
I first came across this book by way of her children's books. And, really, who doesn't think chicks aren't cute? Not me. I love chickens. I'll prove it--just look at my own personal flock:
Anyway, this is a cute, clever, quick read that packs a punch and not a few laughs. It usually takes a bit for me to work up the energy (or the appreciation) to let loose wi...more
I never knew I could laugh so hard at pipe cleaners! Mildly inappropriate, what appears at first glance to be a children's picture book, was definitely not written for children. Join Coco, Cinderella, and all their friends as they whine, bitch, and complain about their lot in life. There's a chicken serial killer, a vengeful toddler in a playpen (think Stewie as a chicken), and the proverbial "which came first" discussion.
I hear that the author, SloaneTanen, actually sells the dioramas. I would...more
I hear that the author, SloaneTanen, actually sells the dioramas. I would...more
Picture Book. Does what it says on the box -- dioramas of some chickens, with funny captions. The pictures are great, fun for looking at, or, if you're like me, for squinting at and thinking, "I bet she used hair gel for the water..." The captions are funny or sad, or both. My favorite: "Anastasia was through making out with Ian. He was never going to change." Ian, here, is a frog. The tone -- dry, flippant, and reminiscent of Anne Taintor -- makes this book a keeper.
Five stars for awesomeness.
Five stars for awesomeness.
Not everyone's sense of humor, but certainly mine. Kids didn't get it, but I laughed and laughed.
It's tough explaining this book to someone who hasn't seen it: "See, she takes these little toy fluffy chicks and surrounds them with props and sets the scenes and takes pictures of them, then writes these captions...". About this time, the person you're talking to (my husband) gives you a strange look and you say, weakly, "It's not for everyone..."
It's tough explaining this book to someone who hasn't seen it: "See, she takes these little toy fluffy chicks and surrounds them with props and sets the scenes and takes pictures of them, then writes these captions...". About this time, the person you're talking to (my husband) gives you a strange look and you say, weakly, "It's not for everyone..."
This book was really kind of dumb. It was on display for the my library's adult summer reading program, and it looked kind of fun, so I borrowed it. What a dud!
The book consists of photographs of shadow box type installations in which fake fluffy yellow chicks do human things, expression human emotions. I wish there had been some context to the fluffy chick installations. Why were they done? Why of why? What do they mean? What are they for?
Is this art? Really?
The book consists of photographs of shadow box type installations in which fake fluffy yellow chicks do human things, expression human emotions. I wish there had been some context to the fluffy chick installations. Why were they done? Why of why? What do they mean? What are they for?
Is this art? Really?
Usually don't care for animals dressed/accessorized as humans ... the concept leaves me cold. But This One, oh my, This One!!! Read it and laughed. Bought a copy and laughed some more. Passed it on, but still laugh when I think of it!
This book is the greatest. It's essentially these tiny chicken chicks set up in these great scenes, at yoga, in bed, at the salon, with snarky little comments written on the page. Flip through the book, it's pretty fabulous.
Feb 23, 2009
Sarah
marked it as to-read
This review sold me:
"It reminds me a little bit of Anne Taintor, but, you know, with chickens."
- Michelle from Pleasanton
"It reminds me a little bit of Anne Taintor, but, you know, with chickens."
- Michelle from Pleasanton
Pom-pom chickens in real life situations/scenes with people names like Maud and Margaret. Hilarious. Not for children.
A gift from one of my sisters. Which?
A gift from one of my sisters. Which?
This is the most delightful book of chicken dioramas I have ever seen. Really. If you don't find it cute, you're probably ridiculous.
Cute book. Love all the great pictures. The sets and props are well done and come together nicely to make humorous scenes.
Oh! Why oh why do I not own this hilariously fabulous book, and everything else Sloane Tanen has done, already?
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Marisa's rating: 4 stars
Hilarious. So wacky.
Marisa's rating: 4 stars
Hilarious. So wacky.
This book is hilarious! It is currently living on my coffee table so I can show it to everyone!
A gift from a special friend whose sense of humor is as warped as mine. Loved it.
bizarre, incredibly funny, dark and disturbing...just my kind of humor
If you are a fan of fuzzy fake chickens and funny shit, this is a book for you.
A charming picture/coffee-table book. Sometimes light, sometimes dark.
I just can't get enough of the chickens. I love these books!
Aug 26, 2010
Katy Major
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
women with a sense of humor
SO cute! I want to read more of these "chick books"! :)
One of my favorite "gift" books. Hilarious.
Crude humor at times. Not my style. Guess I'll stick with her kids books.
Tanen's gift for diorama shines.
Hilarious! These chicks rock! :)
Hilarious and adorable.
Hilarious!
Love this book!
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