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Summary: Lovely, inspiring for artists!
Review: I bought this book for myself, and now I'm buying more copies to give to others, for Christmas. It's THAT good! Don't be confused because it seems to be a "children's" book. It's far more than a cute story... the words and concepts are the sort of thing that inspire great art. If I could create a billboard for this book, it'd be a take-off on that "This is your brain on drugs" series: I'd have a plain sheet of paper on one side, saying, "This is your creativity," and then on the right side, I'd have a picture of the Sistine Chapel, with the caption, "This is your creativity after reading '...Merchant of Marvels...' " ! *grin* Yes, I love this book!
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Summary: Lovely, inspiring for artists!
Review: I bought this book for myself, and now I'm buying more copies to give to others, for Christmas. It's THAT good! Don't be confused because it seems to be a "children's" book. It's far more than a cute story... the words and concepts are the sort of thing that inspire great art. If I could create a billboard for this book, it'd be a take-off on that "This is your brain on drugs" series: I'd have a plain sheet of paper on one side, saying, "This is your creativity," and then on the right side, I'd have a picture of the Sistine Chapel, with the caption, "This is your creativity after reading '...Merchant of Marvels...' " ! *grin* Yes, I love this book!
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Summary: if you like The Little Prince, you will like this book
Review: Imagine Roald dahl writing a dr. suess book, edited by lewis carroll & illustrated by john Tenneil, and you have a pretty good idea of the overall effect of M. Clement's book. This wonderful little gem first came to my attention on a remainder pile, and has captured the imagination of everyone to whom I've shown it. It's also a great book to read to a child, because the fanciful illustrations are so rich in detail. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Will you...can you be tempted?
Review: So begins this wonderful book which certainly tempted me! The magnificent Merchant of Marvels takes readers on a journey through a charming story, enhanced by various fairy tales, myths, etc. and adorned with Clement's lovely and original illustrations. This is a book that I was not content just to peruse--I HAD to buy it. A unique and beautiful acquisition for book lovers! I'm not sure if this is considered a children's book, but it seems to be one of those rare tomes that children and adults alike adore--share it with your child or your parent or your spouse or your hairdresser. Perhaps, too, it might be a good book for those who are reluctant to read (if you're a parent--this may apply to your child--particularly children interested in art, fairy tales, etc.--this book might "tempt" them!). Also, I think this is a good book to give to one you love as a romantic gesture.
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Summary: Will you...can you be tempted?
Review: So begins this wonderful book which certainly tempted me! The magnificent Merchant of Marvels takes readers on a journey through a charming story, enhanced by various fairy tales, myths, etc. and adorned with Clement's lovely and original illustrations. This is a book that I was not content just to peruse--I HAD to buy it. A unique and beautiful acquisition for book lovers! I'm not sure if this is considered a children's book, but it seems to be one of those rare tomes that children and adults alike adore--share it with your child or your parent or your spouse or your hairdresser. Perhaps, too, it might be a good book for those who are reluctant to read (if you're a parent--this may apply to your child--particularly children interested in art, fairy tales, etc.--this book might "tempt" them!). Also, I think this is a good book to give to one you love as a romantic gesture.
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Summary: A TRUE TREASURE
Review: This wonderful little book is a true treasure which I have given to all the special people in my life. Each page is a delight created with a whimsy and charm that will bring a smile to your face. You will not find another book like it.
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Summary: FOR ALL YOUNG-AT-HEARTS
Review: What a wonderful flight for the imagination. One can just hope M. Clement continues to push us into our own worlds of make- believe. We're all children at heart if allowed to explore our whimseys, although this is not strictly a childrens book. It's a great read for bolstering the spirit of the young-at-hearts and for the young-at-heart wannabe's. A worthy gift for those one really cares about.
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