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The Look Book
As siblings Ian and Ann try to keep themselves amused during a long and boring summer day, they learn that the world around them is more exciting than it first appears. After they leave the house, they come across an unusual array of characters and scenarios that make them see the world in surprising new ways.
Using charming word pairs and clever turns of phrase, Chris Sickels of Red Nose Studio has illustrated a bizarre world we would all love to visit. He creates miniature characters, puts them in beautiful settings, and then takes stunning photographs. Hand-lettered text accompanies the visuals, and the homophones are disturbing and funny, created with dark wit and executed with cinematic style.
In the guise of a children's book, this quirky and delightful book combines stunning photographs of miniature scenes with dark wit and clever turns of phrase. Showcasing the wit, charm and inimitable style of the award-winning illustrator Red Nose Studio, The Look Book is an artistic romp through a carefully constructed world that will appeal to artists, designers, and anyone who loves things slightly off-kilter.
Using charming word pairs and clever turns of phrase, Chris Sickels of Red Nose Studio has illustrated a bizarre world we would all love to visit. He creates miniature characters, puts them in beautiful settings, and then takes stunning photographs. Hand-lettered text accompanies the visuals, and the homophones are disturbing and funny, created with dark wit and executed with cinematic style.
In the guise of a children's book, this quirky and delightful book combines stunning photographs of miniature scenes with dark wit and clever turns of phrase. Showcasing the wit, charm and inimitable style of the award-winning illustrator Red Nose Studio, The Look Book is an artistic romp through a carefully constructed world that will appeal to artists, designers, and anyone who loves things slightly off-kilter.
80 pages, Hardcover
First published September 24, 2007
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January 10, 2011
I was expecting a cute little Children's picture book. I was disappointed, big time.
It's neither cute nor little. It is a picture book alright, but little sissy kids should never have this in their to be read list. They'd have nightmares especially if someone gives this on the night before Christmas. They'd not only wake up sweating but drenched in their micturation*! This is as weird as Tim Burton wants his Children's books to look like. There are no fairy godmothers here, no genies and definitely no singing princesses.
But don’t get me wrong, I am actually raving for this book. It's ridiculously fun. The graphic is well made, in a very eccentric way. The characters, Ian and Ann are by far the most stoic lovely kids you can find. And not to mention, the presentation of this book, this is a photographic delight. I like the play of colors, the junk art, blocking etc. The story, not brilliant in plot because its premise revolved only in the things kids do out of boredom. But this is where the humor enters.
This book is not for everyone's fancy but could thrill those who are willing to attempt. Now, who's up for the dare?
*urine
An excerpt about the author: Chris (Sickels) describes his magical work saying, "The sculptures sometimes look pretty crude, or the stitching is really rough, or the buildings are painted really sloppily. They're not poetic, there's no rhythm to them, there's no math to them… It's usually pretty awkward- like if the puppet moved, he'd fall, or he'd trip, or he'd run into a wall. It's a bit of beauty and a bit of beauty of awkwardness. And I think that's kind of how I am"
It's neither cute nor little. It is a picture book alright, but little sissy kids should never have this in their to be read list. They'd have nightmares especially if someone gives this on the night before Christmas. They'd not only wake up sweating but drenched in their micturation*! This is as weird as Tim Burton wants his Children's books to look like. There are no fairy godmothers here, no genies and definitely no singing princesses.
But don’t get me wrong, I am actually raving for this book. It's ridiculously fun. The graphic is well made, in a very eccentric way. The characters, Ian and Ann are by far the most stoic lovely kids you can find. And not to mention, the presentation of this book, this is a photographic delight. I like the play of colors, the junk art, blocking etc. The story, not brilliant in plot because its premise revolved only in the things kids do out of boredom. But this is where the humor enters.
This book is not for everyone's fancy but could thrill those who are willing to attempt. Now, who's up for the dare?
*urine
An excerpt about the author: Chris (Sickels) describes his magical work saying, "The sculptures sometimes look pretty crude, or the stitching is really rough, or the buildings are painted really sloppily. They're not poetic, there's no rhythm to them, there's no math to them… It's usually pretty awkward- like if the puppet moved, he'd fall, or he'd trip, or he'd run into a wall. It's a bit of beauty and a bit of beauty of awkwardness. And I think that's kind of how I am"
January 26, 2022
I guess not really a 'young' kid book. Can be a bit dark but so cool about kids being bored, and their adventure on not being bored. I've been a fan of Chris Sickels since I first saw his figures illustrating the cover of The Borribles.
October 8, 2024
Darker than I was expecting
December 27, 2008
Scott got me this book for Christmas. The illustration errr creations were wonderful and made me laugh out loud at times (in a good way). It has a bit of a darkness to it which I enjoyed. I loved the fabric hair and tee-shirts on the characters.
The adventures of Ian and Ana were quite something. Good for kids who say they are "bored". I would say this often to my dad and he said people that are bored don't have an imagination. I quickly stopped saying that to him.
The adventures of Ian and Ana were quite something. Good for kids who say they are "bored". I would say this often to my dad and he said people that are bored don't have an imagination. I quickly stopped saying that to him.
May 25, 2011
I detest this book. I'm shocked that this came from Red Nose Studios, the same studio that illustrated Here Comes the Garbage Barge, but these things happen. I've seen a number of children who were equally disgusted, and not in the "Eww! Let me see!" style. This book is dark and disturbing. Not cute, not funny, just wrong. Yuck!
December 3, 2007
Any fan of Chris Sickels/Red Nose Studio's work, will absolutely love this book. I want more!
November 15, 2007
well, i am biased due to my snow-white love of animals and i adore my pet bunny. I only didn't love the bunny death...but i love the authors wit and visuals! Awesome.
February 27, 2009
This was pretty twisted - if you haven't yet read it, this statement will mean nothing to you: I'm glad the dog got his revenge.
July 16, 2010
A wonderful way to look at words and wordplay. A picture book for adults, as the illustrations are somewhat graphic but originally done.
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April 6, 2011Apparently this is one WEIRD book.
December 3, 2012
A dark children's book for people and children with slightly morbid taste. Loved the illustration of the man who lost his soul.
September 7, 2016
A twisted not-for-children picture book that shows the importance of phrasing.
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