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The old man mad about drawing : a tale of Hokusai -
François Place ; translated from the French by William Rodarmor.
Table of contents
Boston : David R. Godine, 2004.
105 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Annotations:
- Tojiro, a young seller of rice cakes in the Japanese capital of Edo, later known as Tokyo, is amazed to discover that the grumpy and shabby old man who buys his cakes is a famous artist renowned for his sketches, prints, and paintings of flowers, animals, and landscapes.
Best Books:
- Booklist Book Review Stars, Mar. 15, 2004 ; United States
Children's Catalog, Eighteenth Edition, Supplement, 2005 ; H.W. Wilson; United States
Children's Catalog, Nineteenth Edition, 2006 ; H.W. Wilson; United States
Top 10 Art Books for Youth, 2004 ; American Library Association-Booklist; United States
State and Provincial Reading Lists:
- Maine Student Book Award, 2005-2006 ; Nominee; Maine
Horn Book Guide:
- Fall 2004 Intermediate Fiction Rating 2, Superior, well above average.
Reading Measurement Programs:
Accelerated Reader
Interest Level Middle Grade
Book Level 5.6
Accelerated Reader Points 2
Accelerated Vocabulary
Reviews:
- Linda Perkins (Booklist, Mar. 15, 2004 (Vol. 100, No. 14))
In nineteenth century Edo, nine-year-old Tojiro delivers rice cakes on a route that includes a strange old man who draws. Gradually Tojiro befriends the artist Hokusai and becomes his assistant. Under his tutelage, Tojiro discovers the process of woodblock engraving, studies Hokusai's earlier art, and prompts the old man's memories. Although the rapport of the master and apprentice is a vehicle to introduce Hokusai's art and times, the tender relationship is credibly drawn with humor and insight. Exquisitely detailed ink and watercolor illustrations embellish every page. Sometimes the elegant sketches edge the page; sometimes they fill and spill over pages. Some portray busy city scenes and handsome landscapes; others feature a single expressive figure or image. Good reproductions of Hokusai's drawings appear as they are introduced in the narrative. An illustrated glossary is attached, but most unfamiliar terms are easily understood in context. An excellent curriculum supplement, this will enchant and inspire aspiring artists and transport even casual browsers to nineteenth-century Japan. Category: Books for Middle Readers--Fiction. 2003, Godine, $19.95. Gr. 5-8. Starred ReviewHorn Book (The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2004)
This story is told from the perspective of a fictional boy, an assistant to Hokusai, the brilliant and irascible Japanese artist. Included are reproductions of Hokusai prints and drawings along with Place's own illustrations, which, amazingly, stand up to Hokusai's famous vitality of line and dynamic composition. This lovingly made book is an example of fine old-fashioned bookmaking. Category: Intermediate Fiction. 2004, Godine, 108pp, $19.95. Ages 9 to 12. Rating: 2: Superior, well above average. Subjects:
- Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849 Juvenile fiction.
Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849 Fiction.
Artists Fiction.
Tokyo (Japan)--Social life and customs--1600-1868 Fiction.
Japan--Social life and customs--1600-1868 Fiction.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | PZ7.P6899 Ol 2004 |
2003013521 |
[Fic] |
1567922600 (alk. paper) 9781567922608 |