The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss

by Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendak

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208 ratings, 4.45 average rating, 20 reviews (more data...)

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published

October 3rd 1995 by Random House

binding

Hardcover, 95 pages

isbn

0679434488 (isbn13: 9780679434481)

description

Beyond Dr. Seuss's work for children is an entirely different world--perhaps similar in whimsy and humor, but even more wondrous. The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss ...more

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Erin added it

12/24/08

really cool...just amazing artwork...obvious from all of his childrens books

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Barb rated it:

12/06/08

bookshelves: art

Read in December, 2008

I learned that the author and the artist of the Dr Suess books are one in the same. He was a great talent!

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Lori rated it:

11/21/08

bookshelves: biographies

Fabulous addition to my collection of Seuss

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LooseLips rated it:

02/24/08

bookshelves: art, you-should-read-too

recommends it for: people with a fascination for fascination.

fascinating. the grown up real life art of dr. suess is a combination of distorted reality and the childhood stories that are forever in the back of your mind. ive had this book for years, but just took it out to look through again and lo, what a world.

and i only say "lo" on very rare occasions. promise.

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Stephany rated it:

08/18/07

Read in January, 2004

If you loved Dr. Seuss, you're going to flip over this book, which contains Geisel's (the real name of Dr. S) paintings and sculptures. Think the Cat in the Hat on acid, lost in Alice's Wonderland and you'll have a bit of an idea of where these go. Delightful, and spooky. Makes me want to own an original.

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AndreaZ rated it:

05/28/08

This is awesome. It's like finding Mr. Rogers' secret stash. Well, Mr. Rogers probably didn't have a secret stash, but Dr. Seuss did, and here it is. This guy had an awesome imagination. The sculptures in this book are amazing.

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Emily rated it:

03/02/08

this book is amazing. i did a presentation to a 5th grade class a few years ago and used photos from this comparing it with classic pieces. i had to edit out the dr. seuss boobs in it though.

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Joanna rated it:

04/04/08

bookshelves: art, biography

Read in June, 2002

Dr. Seuss is just one of the coolest children's author ever, and he's not a bad artist, either. Maybe not the best, but it is still fun to see his quirky work.

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Julie rated it:

05/27/07

bookshelves: favorites

This is the coolest book, including some interesting nudes. Dr. Seuss grows up, and you see a darker, more interesting side to who he is.

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Mciesielski rated it:

07/01/08

Read in April, 1997

I saw this for the first time on Psilocybin in a basement bedroom with one of those bulb style faux black lights on.