Stay up Late

by David Byrne, Maira Kalman (Illustrator)

Family members and friends entertain a new baby on his first night at home

Genres: Childrens, Music, Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

A cofounder of the musical group Talking Heads, David Byrne has also released several solo albums in addition to collaborating with such noted artists as Twyla Tharp, Robert Wilson, and Brian Eno. His art includes photography and installation works and has been published in five books. He lives in New York and he recently added some new bike racks of his own design around town, thanks to the Department of Transportation.

Photo © Catalina Kulczar-Marin

Reviews

[Kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kalman never disappoints me. Her illustrations give me hope for my meager attempts to do likewise. She makes me giggle, too. And I absolutely love that the prose is by a Talking Head:)

[Julee · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's too bad the cover isn't available to view, as this book turned me onto its wonderful illustrator, Maira Kalman, who imbued the words to this Talking Heads song with the perfect amount of color, eccentricity, and style.

[Amber the Human · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love Kalman's illustrations. The story is okay. Books that are song lyrics are always a little awkward. Out of place when on paper instead of sung out loud. But so interesting to watch Kalman start to draw those peculiar people and objects that make her, well, her.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just plain brilliant! This is one of the books that my oldest kid loves from his childhood. It works on all levels. Too bad it's not still in print.

[Megan Cerqueira · Rating 1 out of 5]

Am I missing something? Page six says the baby has a “little pee pee” and little toes while a man is upside down peaking out watching the baby on the couch…

[Tracy O · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lyrics to the Talking Heads song with illustrations with Maira Kalman. The illustrations are amazing - Marc Chagall meets Henri Rousseau. Charlie and I love this book. I can't believe it's out of print.

[Masked · Rating 4 out of 5]

yes, it's the lyrics to "stay up late". maira kalman does the illustration. tee hee.

[Bryan]

Looks great, too bad it is out of print, and not cheap!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first Maira Kalman ever. We bought it for Clair (it's a "kid" book) and I've loved it ever since.

[Roz · Rating 4 out of 5]

illustrated by Maira Kalman