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'Moby Dick' Gets A Makeover. On Every Single Page.

HuffingtonPost.com | Lucas Kavner | Posted 09.11.2011

Read More: Literature, Moby Dick, Illustrators, Illustrated Books, Artists and Illustrators, Matt Kish, Matt Kish Blog, Herman Melville, Whales, One Drawing for Every Page, Classic Books, Blog, Illustrations, American Literature, Librarians, Culture News

While other high school freshmen were playing video games or going to baseball practice, Matt Kish was reading the unabridged edition of "Moby Dick" i...

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Books Of Maps:

Brain Pickings | Maria Popova | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Books of Maps, Maps Books, Cartography, Illustrated Books, Books, Creative Cartography, Map Books, Books News

We're obsessed with maps -- a fundamental sensemaking mechanism for the world, arguably the earliest form of standardized information design, and a re...

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Best Of The Best Lists 2010:

Lisa Von Drasek | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Best Kids Books, Picture Books, Kids Books, Children's Books, Illustrated Books, Best Children's Books, Earlyword, Slidepollajax, Books News

The following are titles picked by 6 or more of nine major sources, from The Boston Globe to the Washington Post, plus one bonus selection, for a total of twelve.

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Gift Guide: Coffee-Table Books On Intriguing Subjects

Los Angeles Times | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Gift Guide, Coffee-Table Book, Best Books, Coffee Table Books, Best Coffee-Table Books, Best Coffee Table Books, Illustrated Books, Books News

Still searching for that perfect gift for your brother-in-law or a persnickety client? Coffee-table books might fit the bill, what with that suitable ...

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COMIC ART: Lost, Unpublished Dr. Seuss Manuscript Surfaces

booktryst.com | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Comic Books, Theodore Geisel, Dr Seuss, Illustrated Books, Dr. Seuss Creator Theodore Geisel, Childrens Books, Dr-Seuss-Manuscript, Lost Manuscripts, Uncovered Manuscripts, Dr. Seuss, Arts News

Over forty years ago, Theodore S. Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, began work on a book. Per usual, he had assistants working with him, one of whom managed the ...

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The 9 Best Picture Books Of 2010

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Best Illustrated Books, Books for Kids, Illustration, Best Picture Books 2010, Best Books 2010, Picture Books, Kids Books, Best Books, Children's Books, Illustrated Books, Best Children's Books, Picture Books for Kids, Slidepollajax, Jon J. Muth, Louise Yate, David Weisner, Books News

What are the best illustrated children's books of 2010? The picture books with the best pictures and greatest design -- the books with the most stunni...

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'Dora The Explorer' Book: Over 50 Million Copies Sold As Series Turns 10

AP | SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Dvds, Cartoon, Dora the Explorer, Picture Book, Children's Books, Dora, Illustrated Books, Nikelodeon, Books News

NEW YORK — Don't underestimate her just because she's a little girl. "Dora The Explorer" is a multibillion-dollar franchise that may be creating...

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Six Year Old Scores Mega Book Deal: 23 Books

mirror.co.uk | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Book News, Child Author, Book Deal, Writing, Illustrated Books, Childrens Books, Pictue Book, Six Year Old Author, 6 Year Old Author, Bookseller, 6 Year Old, Authors, Six Year Old, Mega Deal, Children's Books, Boy Author, Leo Hunter, Books News

Leo Hunter was awarded a 23-story contract with an American company after they read his first tale, Me and My Best Friend....

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Classic Short Stories Newly Illustrated

blog.schoollibraryjournal.com | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Authors, Short Stories, Illustration, Short Story, Lottery, Writing, Books, Illustrated Books, Reading, Booklist, Books News

Sometimes a company will implement an idea that makes me want to stand up, take notice, and perhaps dance a restrained ladylike jig. Such was my reac...

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If Snooki Can Write A Children's Book...

San Jose Mercury News | Posted 05.25.2011

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So there you have it, the perfect recipe for a children's book -- a bunch of animals acting strangely and a plot that doesn't make much sense. ...

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'Give It All, Give It Now': A Beautiful Illustration Of Annie Dillard's Writing Advice (PHOTOS)

Lena Tabori | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: The Writing Life, Book Publishing, Design Awards, Books, Illustrated Books, Sam Fink, Welcome Books, Beautiful Books, Writing Tips, Annie Dillard, Illustrations, Design Books, Independent Publisher Book Awards, Slidepollajax, Books News

"Annie Dillard's words are a song for everybody," he said, "no matter what work one does. As long as you love your work, 'shoot it, play it, lose it,' applies."

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Sanjay Patel's Graphic Ramayana Adventure (PHOTOS)

Sanjay Patel | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Illustration, Graphic Illustration, Graphic Art, India, Hindu Gods, Slideshow, Illustrated Books, Graphic Design, Illustrated Ramayana, Hanuman, Hindu, Religion, Hinduism, Hindu Deities, Reamker, Art, Hindu Mythology, Picture Books, Rama, Prince Rama, Mythology, Ramayana, The Hindu, Sanjay Patel, Sita Rama, Ar Rahman, Indian Culture, Hindu Mythology Books, Indian Vector Illustrator Sanjay, The Hindu Photos, Rama Sita Sneeze, The Divine Illustration India Mythology, Ramayana Story, Sanjay Patel Ramayana, Ramayana Patel, Ramayan Adventure, Sanjay Patel, La and Hindu Dieties, Sanjay Patel Hanuman, Sanjay Ramayana Patel, Religion News

My aim isn't to butcher the Ramayana but simply to share it with people in a casual and entertaining way. If I've done my job right, Ramayana: Divine Loophole serves as an intro to a much fuller version of the story.

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Dan Brown, Mitch Albom, Bestselling Authors Pick Books To Give

msnbc.com | Posted 05.25.2011

Bestselling authors recommend their favorite books: Dan Brown, Jeff Kinney, Mitch Albom and more tell us which books--non-fiction, novels, cookbooks, ...

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