Masada

by Neil Waldman

Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction

Genres: History

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Neil Waldman's paintings and prints are included in many prestigious collections around the world. His oils, acrylics and watercolors may be seen in the capital buildings of more than a dozen nations, and in numerous major corporations.

.....His works have garnered many awards and honours. Notable among these is a gold medal from the United Nations in a closed international competition in which Waldman was chosen to represent the United States. The world body selected his entry as the official poster for the International Year of Peace. Today it hangs in the halls of the U. N. General Assembly.

.....Waldman was commissioned by the American Brands Corporation to paint the portraits of twenty famous Americans for their centennial exhibition "The American Achievers". This collection traveled to museums, galleries and exhibit halls around the country, and was eventually published in a book of the same name. Waldman has designed postage stamps for thirteen nations, written and illustrated more than fifty books for young people, and won the Christopher Award, the National Jewish Book Award, the Parents Choice Award, the American Library Association Notable Award, and a host of others. In addition, he has illustrated the covers of seven Newbery Award winners.

.....In the Summer of 2006, Waldman created the Fred Dolan Art Academy in the Bronx, along with his long-time friend, Marc Broxmeyer. The Academy's purpose is to provide motivated Bronx teenagers with the skills necessary in the development of portfolios for entry into art college. To date, twenty-one students have graduated from the academy, all twenty-one going on to college with scholarships.

Reviews

[Andrea M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Masada is the story of the last stand of the Jews against the Roman force sent to destroy Jerusalem. The story features exciting events such as a quick get-away through the underground water way, the rebel holdouts including the fortress of Masada, the Roman siege of the fortress, a battering ram and the slaves who built a 300 foot high ramp. A story that has come to symbolize Israeli courage, this event in history will never again be forgotten.

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a simple, yet deeply moving account of what happened at Masada. What a tragic story!

[Smog1997 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting.

[Josette · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting account of Masada which included info on it's re-discovery in the 19th century.