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Can a Coal Scuttle Fly? by Murphy, Camay Calloway

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Condition
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Hardcover
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780938420552
Book Title
Can a Coal Scuttle Fly?
Item Length
11in
Publisher
Maryland Center for Hi-Story AND CULTURE
Publication Year
1996
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
0.6in
Author
Camay Calloway Murphy
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Topic
Art / History, Biography & Autobiography / Art, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Item Width
8in
Item Weight
12.8 Oz
Number of Pages
32 Pages

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In this extraordinarily bold and colorful new picture book, a young boy discovers he can make art from an old coal scuttle, and, with the encouragement of family and friends, grows up to be an artist!

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Maryland Center for Hi-Story AND CULTURE
ISBN-10
0938420550
ISBN-13
9780938420552
eBay Product ID (ePID)
578593

Product Key Features

Book Title
Can a Coal Scuttle Fly?
Author
Camay Calloway Murphy
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Art / History, Biography & Autobiography / Art, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Publication Year
1996
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
32 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
11in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
8in
Item Weight
12.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Grade from
College Graduate Student
Grade to
Third Grade
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Miller, who paints in a bold cubist style he calls 'Afro Deco,' uses his exuberant paintings to illustrate the story of his coming of age as an artist in Baltimore. Surrounded by affection in a visually stimulating environment, the young Miller cavorts through a joyful world of primary-colored objects and multi-hued relatives and neighbors. Conflicts are hinted at in the artist's fleeting unease at entering an all-white art school, but Miller's path leads fairly smoothly to success in realizing a unique artistic vision while maintaining close ties to his cultural roots. Unfortunately Murphy's narrative, while easily understood, lacks the freewheeling inventiveness of Miller's vivacious, slyly patterned paintings. Still, the spirit of the artist--and the idea that 'hope, love, hard work and lots of color' can accomplish miracles--comes through., Miller, who paints in a bold cubist style he calls 'Afro Deco,' uses his exuberant paintings to illustrate the story of his coming of age as an artist in Baltimore. Surrounded by affection in a visually stimulating environment, the young Miller cavorts through a joyful world of primary-colored objects and multi-hued relatives and neighbors. Conflicts are hinted at in the artist's fleeting unease at entering an all-white art school, but Miller's path leads fairly smoothly to success in realizing a unique artistic vision while maintaining close ties to his cultural roots. Unfortunately Murphy's narrative, while easily understood, lacks the freewheeling inventiveness of Miller's vivacious, slyly patterned paintings. Still, the spirit of the artist-and the idea that 'hope, love, hard work and lots of color' can accomplish miracles-comes through., Baltimore native Tom Miller is a nationally known artist. Here, Miller illustrates his life story and emphasizes the message of the possibilities of life. Miller loved color from the time he was very young, and his Baltimore neighborhood was full of sights and sounds and laughter. His first project was painting a coal scuttle and making it look like a bird. Later, he went to art school and then taught art, always telling his students that 'anything is possible when you are true to your colors and true to yourself.' Miller is certainly true to his colors: his artwork is bold and imaginative and executed in a style he calls Afro Deco. Kids will respond to both the freewheeling shapes and the positive message. As much an art book as a biography.
Illustrated by
Miller, Tom
Copyright Date
1996
Lccn
96-075870
Intended Audience
Trade
Illustrated
Yes

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