tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post6741302382299242235..comments2024-03-25T05:15:06.225-04:00Comments on Bookish Ambition: PPBF: Tam LinJoanne Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-21819553080285962302014-01-21T22:07:22.189-05:002014-01-21T22:07:22.189-05:00Thank-you. It's great to be back in the Perfec...Thank-you. It's great to be back in the Perfect Picture Book Friday groove. I've missed visiting everyone's blogs!Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-16185556758668419532014-01-20T10:41:35.239-05:002014-01-20T10:41:35.239-05:00The art looks beautiful and Jane Yolen is amazing!...The art looks beautiful and Jane Yolen is amazing! Very nice list of activities!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-62829543415932442282014-01-18T14:59:52.431-05:002014-01-18T14:59:52.431-05:00I'm so glad to have made the introduction! As ...I'm so glad to have made the introduction! As for Charles Mikolaycak, along with the finished art on display, there was a lot of pre-production material: dummies, sketches, character studies. The ones I remember most clearly were for Peter and the Wolf. I often wonder where those things are now. Thanks for your comments.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-1229489869320573032014-01-18T10:49:43.510-05:002014-01-18T10:49:43.510-05:00How have I missed this book by Jane? And I'm ...How have I missed this book by Jane? And I'm Scots - well among other heritage - okay I'm really Heinz 57. Anyway, so glad you called it to our attention! Will definitely look for this. And how awesome you got to see an exhibit of Mikolaycak's and meet his widow.Laura Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738464838844656927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-32557276010302989802014-01-17T22:11:02.943-05:002014-01-17T22:11:02.943-05:00Thanks. I've loved this book for a long time. ...Thanks. I've loved this book for a long time. It's nice to help it find a new audience.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-61820029753223690542014-01-17T22:09:50.280-05:002014-01-17T22:09:50.280-05:00I would estimate it at maybe 1100 words plus perha...I would estimate it at maybe 1100 words plus perhaps another 200 in the back matter. By today's standards that is quite high, though the text never feels ponderous. Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-2621502718075066392014-01-17T22:04:05.271-05:002014-01-17T22:04:05.271-05:00I'd be curious to know when she began summerin...I'd be curious to know when she began summering in Scotland and the particulars of the influences on her work. I think I most enjoyed her novel, Girl in a Cage, about a Scottish princess. Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-42902335614320211882014-01-17T21:12:11.824-05:002014-01-17T21:12:11.824-05:00I love Jane Yolen. This artwork is beautiful. Look...I love Jane Yolen. This artwork is beautiful. Looks like a winner. Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-30962073363897202332014-01-17T20:48:07.857-05:002014-01-17T20:48:07.857-05:00Unfortunately Mr. Mikolaycak passed away in 1993. ...Unfortunately Mr. Mikolaycak passed away in 1993. He was just 56. He leaves behind a large body of work, sharply reminding me of N. C. Wyeth's legacy. In 2000, his widow Carole curated an exhibition of his illustrations here in his hometown. I wish I'd thought to ask her more. His work is absolutely amazing, but more so in person. I'm so glad you like it.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-89326917817875705912014-01-17T20:28:45.574-05:002014-01-17T20:28:45.574-05:00She has so many books, and they're all so comp...She has so many books, and they're all so compelling! I'm headed over there now. :)Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-38863016969351793662014-01-17T18:07:56.226-05:002014-01-17T18:07:56.226-05:00Wow. Look at all the text on the page you shared! ...Wow. Look at all the text on the page you shared! Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-75511638929098948232014-01-17T16:19:54.849-05:002014-01-17T16:19:54.849-05:00Jane has such a love and bond with Scotland that i...Jane has such a love and bond with Scotland that i can only imagine how awesome this book is.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-32318622232055504682014-01-17T15:21:11.370-05:002014-01-17T15:21:11.370-05:00I love Mikolaycak, haven't seen any newer titl...I love Mikolaycak, haven't seen any newer titles though. Thanks for the pick!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-55709447113729041112014-01-17T11:33:29.307-05:002014-01-17T11:33:29.307-05:00Another Jane Yolen book today. I love that she ch...Another Jane Yolen book today. I love that she chose to retell this beautiful Scottish folk tale. The illustrations are gorgeous!Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.com