Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum

　　蘇斯博士從未發表過的經典之作，一本根據2013年發現蘇斯博士手稿與草圖創作的關於博物館之書，最特別的是，這次你的嚮導將會是一匹馬！



　　歡迎來到這個神奇的博物館！在這裡，你可以探索不同藝術家眼中「馬」的藝術形象，包括畢卡索、以馬畫聞名的喬治．史塔布斯（George Stubbs）、19世紀知名動物畫家羅莎．邦賀（Rosa Bonheur）、美國著名雕塑家考爾德（Alexander Calder）、非裔美國畫家雅各布．勞倫斯（Jacob Lawrence）、以金屬馬雕塑聞名的美國雕塑家黛博拉．巴特菲爾德（Deborah Butterfield）、20世紀最偉大畫家之一法蘭茲．馬克（Franz Marc）、以滴畫知名的美國畫家傑克遜．波洛克（Jackson Pollock），以及其他許多藝術家的全彩作品，而且作品都以馬作為主角，其中甚至還有歷史上的馬，例如魏朝的馬雕塑！　



　　將蘇斯博士的素描當作靈感來源，備受讚譽的插畫家安德魯．喬伊（Andrew Joyner）以蘇斯博士作品中的經典角色，如戴帽子的貓（The Cat in the Hat）、鬼靈精（the Grinch）與大象荷頓（Horton the Elephant），帶領讀者探索這個神奇博物館，使整本書變成了一個俏皮有趣的繪本創作，不但讓蘇斯博士的粉絲為之著迷，也帶給喜愛藝術的讀者全新的美感體驗。（文／博客來編譯）

This #1 New York Times bestseller is the perfect gift for the young artist in your life A never-before-published Dr. Seuss non-fiction book about creating and looking at art

Based on an unrhymed manuscript and sketches discovered in 2013, this book is like a visit to a museum--with a horse as your guide

Explore how different artists have seen horses, and maybe even find a new way of looking at them yourself. Discover full-color photographic art reproductions of pieces by Picasso, George Stubbs, Rosa Bonheur, Alexander Calder, Jacob Lawrence, Deborah Butterfield, Franz Marc, Jackson Pollock, and many others--all of which feature a horse Young readers will find themselves delightfully transported by the engaging equines as they learn about the creative process and how to see art in new ways.

Taking inspiration from Dr. Seuss's original sketches, acclaimed illustrator Andrew Joyner has created a look that is both subtly Seussian and wholly his own. His whimsical illustrations are combined throughout with "real-life" art. Cameo appearances by classic Dr. Seuss characters (among them the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, and Horton the Elephant) make Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum a playful picture book that is totally unique. Ideal for home or classroom use, it encourages critical thinking and makes a great gift for Seuss fans, artists, and horse lovers of all ages.

Publisher's Notes discuss the discovery of the manuscript and sketches, Dr. Seuss's interest in understanding modern art, the process of creating the book, and information about each of the artists and art reproductions in the book.

Author Bio: THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL--aka Dr. Seuss--is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligot’s Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck. To learn more about his life and books--and for fun games and activities--visit Seussville.com!
Residence: deceased Author Site: Seussville.com

Illustrator Bio: ANDREW JOYNER is the illustrator and author of numerous children’s books, including The Pink Hat, The Hair Book by Graham Tether, Duck and Hippo in the Rainstorm by Jonathan London, and The Terrible Plop by Ursula Dubosarsky. He also wrote and illustrated the Boris chapter book series about an adventure-seeking warthog. His books are now published in more than twenty-five countries. He lives with his wife on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. Visit him on the Web at andrewjoyner.com.au.
Residence: Strathalbyn, Australia