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Whaam! The Art and Life of Roy Lichtenstein Hardcover – October 1, 2008

by Susan Goldman Rubin (Author)

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The life of the great Pop Art painter Roy Lichtenstein, illustrated with his most famous artworks. In the newest of Abrams’ award-winning line of picture book biographies of artists, Susan Goldman Rubin evocatively explores Roy Lichtenstein’s work and life and his groundbreaking influence on the art world. In Roy’s long career as a teacher, artist, and innovator, he changed the way that people thought about art and how artists thought about their subjects, challenging people to see familiar sights with new eyes. Classically trained in painting and drawing, Roy found inspiration from cartoons, newspaper comics, and children’s books―images most people didn’t consider “serious” art. He also chose to paint, in meticulous detail, the building blocks of painting―a single brushstroke or the back of a canvas―drawing attention to the way that artists use these tools. Roy and the other Pop Artists, including Andy Warhol, broke down the rules about what makes proper subjects for fine art. In over a thousand paintings and numerous other works, Roy brought familiar images into new light and captured the imagination of the world. The book includes a bibliography, an index, and a list of museums where you can see Lichtenstein’s work.

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Grade 4–8—Bold and graphic, with an attractive design, this title will appeal to budding artists and comic-book fans. The reproductions of Lichtenstein's work are large format, in full color, and provide eye candy for kids who aren't interested in reading the text. Cleverly inserted in between Lichtenstein's pieces are reproductions of the classic and comic-book art that inspired him, such as Henri Matisse's The Red Studio and even advertisements for shoes. Lichtenstein is known for his paintings inspired by comic books, but Rubin does an excellent job of mentioning his other work, such as his sculptures and landscape art. The insightful quotes and most of the references to his personal life serve only to explain how his art evolved or how he came to be in a particular place in the world. This approach is effective because the star here is the art and the process. The text (a bold typewriter font) is simple but descriptive and compelling. Lichtenstein's signature Benday dots appear in all of the page margins; even the page numbers are enclosed in circles. The back matter is exceptional as well, with a thorough glossary and index and an expansive list of additional resources. The thoughtful design and content show that the author truly had young people in mind while making this book.—Laura Lutz, Queens Borough Public Library, NY
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As in her Andy Warhol: Pop Art Painter (2006), Rubin presents an overview of a modern master with clear writing and an abundance of his eye-popping works, all framed on pages that mirror the artist’s signature use of primary colors and Benday dots. She begins with Lichtenstein’s early career as a middling expressionist, secretly making paintings based on comic books and advertising. She then details his techniques and explains that while his works might look mass-produced—like Warhol’s—Lichtenstein remained true to his painterly roots, painstakingly applying the dots and heavy lines to actual canvas. Nearly all of the works discussed are reproduced here, some accompanied by the comic panels that inspired them. While the book does inexplicitly maintain the distinction between “fine” art and “comic” art—Lichtenstein’s work being an example of the former for commenting on the latter—some readers, particularly graphic novel aficionados, may disagree. This well-sourced introduction to an artist with obvious kid appeal is ideal to open the floor to questions about the boundary between art and imitation. Grades 4-7. --Ian Chipman

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abrams Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (October 1, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0810994925
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0810994928
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1030L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.17 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.5 x 10 inches

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- #5,039 in Children's Art Books (Books)

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Susan Goldman Rubin grew up in the Bronx and dreamed of becoming an artist. She illustrated her first three picture books but then turned to writing nonfiction, mainly about art and history, and is the author of more than 55 books for young people. Her titles include Diego Rivera: An Artist For The People, They Call Me A Hero: A Memoir of My Youth, Music Was It! Young Leonard Bernstein, Everyone Paints! The Art and Lives of the Wyeth Family, and Freedom Summer: The 1964 Struggle for Civil Rights in Mississippi.

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Cara Sue

Wham

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024

Fantastic!!!

Fun Book for new Pop Art Lovers

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023

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Book was fun and informational. A keeper for the library.

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2013

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I gave this book as a Christmas present but I have not heard back from the person I gave it to. Can I let you know later when I have more information?

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P. French

WHAAM! says it all

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2010

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I bought this book as a reference material for 5th graders when I was teaching a Pop Art lesson in each art and computer. I love the quality of the images and the information it provided for my students. The book is about 12" x 12" for the images are nice and big with lots of detail. I would recommend this book to anyone.

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Citizen Jane

Great Coffee Table Book

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2013

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I looked at several Lichtenstein books before deciding on this one. I didn't realize that this was a children's book though! It would have helped to know that before purchasing it. However, the book itself was informative and the pictures were great.

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A. Germain

For Roy Lichtenstein lovers old and young

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2013

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Written simply enough for a child, but very enjoyable for an adult. Great pictures help you visualize the nuances of his artwork in detail enabling the budding artist to copy and develop the techniques and style of this master through studying the beautiful photos of his artwork.

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Dan Downey

so the images are nice. Could have been less pedestrian

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2014

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Lacking in content. Weak but it's Lichtenstein, so the images are nice. Could have been less pedestrian.

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2013

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Gave this to my recent college grad daughter as her all-important house-warming new apartment coffee table book. She loves it and so do I. Iconic art and just even sitting on her table, does much to enliven her apartment!

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