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Letters: Building an Alphabet with Art and Attitude: ABC – Do you Dot a D?
In Letters, the art and poetry of the English alphabet comes alive through rhythm and rhyme in philosophically charged verse.
Much can be learned about a people by the language they use, but what can be said of the letters of that language? This playful treatise on the English alphabet explores the art and philosophy of some letters as they gained form in one artist’s eye and expression in the language of a wondering wordsmith… Twenty-six letters called out for a home and found one in the words of this tiny tome.
Any lover of language, the graphic arts or verse will revel in the artwork and lyrical poetry. Letters is great for children and adults alike as it personifies each letter of the alphabet through philosophical poems and modern artwork... each poem giving life to a letter through a different theme. As a visual and literary work of art, Letters is a fabulous coffee table conversation piece. Perfect for a quick pick up... just flip to a random page and discover something special anytime.
The quotable alphabet
“The Lime Launched the First Attack!”“The idea, like a chill, catching... Endlessly in an E etch-a-sketching.”“Self reflection in dual direction... What will you find upon inspection?”“With sudden laughter, or intense sigh, An L will come to mind awry.”“Pure of heart, “we are P,” they said.”“Unbending and unbeatable, uncompromising U led A revolution to unite alphabet’s understanding For all who would learn, U are outstanding!”Best to read aloud to your children or the free audio at an-alphabet-apart.com
Table of Contents
An A in ArtColored smart to start
Just Being with bBecause Betty believes a wee b is key, don’t you agree?
Sifting through Circles of CA clear construct, its concept curved to fit
Do you Dot a D?No, you dot an i, you cross a T
The Never Ending Endeavors of ETo eek out an austere existence
The Future of FunForging forward in the sun
The Guiding Light of GGlowing gas grey in its gap
An H-illusioned HeartCheckered and in check
Illuminating ‘i’ Bubbling BrightTo beat back the coming night
3 J’s Lined in JudgmentAre not so black and white as they appear
k Kept Quite QuietIn introspection of its endless reflection
Linger on the Lines of LIntertwined in laughter and colored after
The Archways of m & nCurve together to support the center
An O of OpportunityMulls over its cyclical origin
The Pleasure of LickingA lopsided lolli ‘p’ pop
The Quiet Query of QIn the quilt-work of QWERTY, yet somewhat askew
A Razzle-Dazzle ‘r’ RetrospectiveIn restless rhythm of self-reflection
Slitherin’ All Over with SSliding
Much can be learned about a people by the language they use, but what can be said of the letters of that language? This playful treatise on the English alphabet explores the art and philosophy of some letters as they gained form in one artist’s eye and expression in the language of a wondering wordsmith… Twenty-six letters called out for a home and found one in the words of this tiny tome.
Any lover of language, the graphic arts or verse will revel in the artwork and lyrical poetry. Letters is great for children and adults alike as it personifies each letter of the alphabet through philosophical poems and modern artwork... each poem giving life to a letter through a different theme. As a visual and literary work of art, Letters is a fabulous coffee table conversation piece. Perfect for a quick pick up... just flip to a random page and discover something special anytime.
The quotable alphabet
“The Lime Launched the First Attack!”“The idea, like a chill, catching... Endlessly in an E etch-a-sketching.”“Self reflection in dual direction... What will you find upon inspection?”“With sudden laughter, or intense sigh, An L will come to mind awry.”“Pure of heart, “we are P,” they said.”“Unbending and unbeatable, uncompromising U led A revolution to unite alphabet’s understanding For all who would learn, U are outstanding!”Best to read aloud to your children or the free audio at an-alphabet-apart.com
Table of Contents
An A in ArtColored smart to start
Just Being with bBecause Betty believes a wee b is key, don’t you agree?
Sifting through Circles of CA clear construct, its concept curved to fit
Do you Dot a D?No, you dot an i, you cross a T
The Never Ending Endeavors of ETo eek out an austere existence
The Future of FunForging forward in the sun
The Guiding Light of GGlowing gas grey in its gap
An H-illusioned HeartCheckered and in check
Illuminating ‘i’ Bubbling BrightTo beat back the coming night
3 J’s Lined in JudgmentAre not so black and white as they appear
k Kept Quite QuietIn introspection of its endless reflection
Linger on the Lines of LIntertwined in laughter and colored after
The Archways of m & nCurve together to support the center
An O of OpportunityMulls over its cyclical origin
The Pleasure of LickingA lopsided lolli ‘p’ pop
The Quiet Query of QIn the quilt-work of QWERTY, yet somewhat askew
A Razzle-Dazzle ‘r’ RetrospectiveIn restless rhythm of self-reflection
Slitherin’ All Over with SSliding
68 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 13, 2014
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