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A Velocity Of Being: Letters To A Young Reader
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A New York Times Bestseller! ? An Expansive Collection Of Love Letters To Books, Libraries, And Reading, From A Wonderfully Eclectic Array Of Thinkers And Creators.An Embarrassment Of Riches. The New York Timesin These Pages, Some Of Today'S Most Wonderful Culturemakerswriters, Artists, Scientists, Entrepreneurs, And Philosophersreflect On The Joys Of Reading, How Books Broaden And Deepen Human Experience, And The Ways In Which The Written Word Has Formed Their Own Character. On The Page Facing Each Letter, An Illustration By A Celebrated Illustrator Or Graphic Artist Presents That Artist'S Visual Response.Among The Diverse Contributions Are Letters From Jane Goodall, Jerome Bruner, Shonda Rhimes, Ursula K. Le Guin, Yoyo Ma, Judy Blume, Lena Dunham, Elizabeth Gilbert, And Jacqueline Woodson, As Well As A Ninetyeightyearold Holocaust Survivor, A Pioneering Oceanographer, And Italy'S First Woman In Space. Some Of The Illustrators, Cartoonists, And Graphic Designers Involved Are Marianne Dubuc, Sean Qualls, Oliver Jeffers, Maira Kalman, Mo Willems, Isabelle Arsenault, Chris Ware, Liniers, Shaun Tan, Tomi Ungerer, And Art Spiegelman.This Project Is Woven Entirely Of Goodwill, Generosity Of Spirit, And A Shared Love Of Books. Everyone Involved Has Donated Their Time, And All Profits Will Go To The New York Public Library Systems. This Stunning 272Page Hardcover Volume Features A Layflat Binding To Allow For Greater Ease Of Reading.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Velocity of Being: Letters to a Young Reader'? A: The book is centered around love letters to books, libraries, and reading, showcasing reflections from various thinkers and creators about the joys of reading and its impact on personal growth.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors featured in this book? A: The book includes letters from well-known figures such as Jane Goodall, Shonda Rhimes, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Judy Blume, among others.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: Each letter is accompanied by illustrations from celebrated artists and graphic designers, providing a visual response to the written content.
- Q: Is 'A Velocity of Being' a good gift for book lovers? A: Yes, the book is designed as a beautiful gift, especially for those who appreciate literature and the transformative power of reading.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book features a lay-flat hardcover binding that enhances reading comfort.
- Q: When was 'A Velocity of Being' published? A: The book was published on December 14, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: What is the category of this book? A: The book falls under the category of Art.
- Q: Where do the profits from this book go? A: All profits from the book will be donated to the New York Public Library systems.