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Rob Gonsalves, text by Sarah L. Thompson
Athenium
Fiction, CH Picture Book/Poetry
****+
A treehouse large as a manor... a library of doorways to other worlds... The illusionary paintings of Rob Gonsalves feature in a second book of short verse.
These paintings boggle the eye and inspire the heart. Once in a while, Gonsalves's people appear distorted, but otherwise it's yet another feast for the imagination
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Rob Gonsalves, text by Sarah L. Thompson
Athenium
Fiction, CH Picture Book/Poetry
*****
Paintings by Rob Gonsalves inspire a night where shadows walk and stars fold back like curtains, where gravity turns upside-down, where anything is possible.
The primary reason to buy the book - at least, the primary reason I bought the book - are the beautiful images, with Escher-like metamorphoses and twists on reality. The text merely annotates the pictures in freeform verse. A great, inspiring, beautiful book for any dreamer of any age.
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Rob Gonsalves, text by Sarah L. Thompson
Athenium
Fiction, CH Picture Book/Poetry
****+
Autumn leaves rise as butterflies... a waterfall dances... waves become snow-capped peaks... books open onto new worlds... More optical illusion art by the late Rob Gonsalvez meets short verses by Sarah L. Thompson.
Another entry in the ongoing series features yet more amazing, perception-twisting art. It's a book to be lingered over, a treat for the imagination. If you liked the others, or just enjoy good optical illusion artwork, you should enjoy this one.
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