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Cats, Dogs, Men, Women, Ninnies & Clowns: The Lost Art of William Steig Kindle & comiXology

by Jeanne Steig (Author), William Steig (Illustrator), Roz Chast (Introduction), Format: Kindle Edition
5.0 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
“The best sense of the man behind Shrek! . . . and other favorites is gained from the strange, free, and wholly original artwork that fill the pages.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Children, octogenarians, and everyone in between know the work of William Steig, the beloved cartoonist and award-winning children’s book author whose work graced the covers and pages of The New Yorker for more than seventy years. In Cats, Dogs, Men, Women, Ninnies & Clowns: The Lost Art of William Steig, Jeanne Steig uncovers more than 450 never-before-published cartoons by her husband and provides personal insight and anecdotes about his work and her relationship with Bill, shedding new light on this celebrated genius.

“What a splendid gift it would be if the works tearing up the best-seller lists weren’t that of a Stieg Larsson, but a Steig, William . . . a fresh and quirky way of discovering the celebrated illustrator’s oeuvre.” —T Magazine Blog, The New York Times

“Pure pleasure from cover to cover.” —Booklist

“The book details a great character, and does so with a remarkable charm. Highly recommended for all interested in comic history and everyone who likes to look on the lighter side of life.” —Complex
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  1. Print length
    352 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    ABRAMS Comic Arts
  4. Publication date
    May 1, 2012
  5. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  6. File size
    591.6 MB
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William Steig (1907–2003) was an artist and writer best known for Shrek! (the basis of the blockbuster film series). He received the Caldecott Medal and the Newbery Honor. Jeanne Steig is the author of A Handful of Beans and A Gift from Zeus. She is also a self-taught artist, working almost exclusively with found materials. She lives in Boston. Roz Chast is a cartoonist whose work regularly appears in the New Yorker. She lives in Connecticut. Jules Feiffer is an award-winning writer, illustrator, screenwriter, playwright, children’s book author, and cartoonist. He lives in New York City.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07B4WWZND
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABRAMS Comic Arts (May 1, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 591.6 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
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  • Elizabeth (Lisa) Gross
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a good feel book.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2013
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    Fist of all the paintings are so humane and reflect an understanding of humane nature. The colors are charming. The us e of color in the Chapter introductions adds to the joyous resonance of the book. Jeanne Steigs writing is wonderful and gives us an humorous and intimate peek into the nature of the artist, William Steig.
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  • Stockmaker
    5.0 out of 5 stars William Steig; humorous literally and graphically.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2017
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    The book exceeded expectations. William Steig has a very subtle and intense sense of humor. Pleased to have it in my library.
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  • clydedif
    5.0 out of 5 stars cats dogs men women clowns and ninnies
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2011
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    This is a perfectly delightful book for all those who love William Steig's work, as well as those who have enjoyed it in the New Yorker over many years. Jeanne Steig's personal account of her husband is a delight to read.
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  • Jane T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Big book of delightful drawings!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2013
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    I love Steig! Big book of his work. How not to be charmed by it? Lost and now re-discovered treasures from this great artist.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2016
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    Good good
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  • Imagardener
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beguiling book. LOVE it
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2012
    I guess I never knew about W. Steig before seeing this book in my library. What I have missed lo these many years. I'm sure I've enjoyed his work in The New Yorker but like so many people never looked at the name or further investigated.

    The quality of the printing is phenomenal. Clearly an act of love, by the publishers or his wife perhaps?
    The writing (which is spare but perfect) cannot be improved upon, neither can the editing.
    I love it so much that I want to start drawing and I do not draw.

    Thanks to whoever for publishing this book. I am ordering it today.
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  • Nora
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014
    Love this book - wonderful stories and images - great to see these drawings of Wm Steig
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  • EE
    5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE his Ninnies and Clowns!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022
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    This is one of those books that lift your spirit and and make you chuckle. I adore his drawing/sketchings. I only wish the writen texts were more eligible.
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  • Lars Kristensen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2016
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