{"product_id":"george-bellows-robert-burleigh-9781419701665","title":"George Bellows: Painter with a Punch!","description":"No punches are pulled in this fascinating biography that covers the life and work of the prolific artist George Bellows. Having spent most of his adult life in New York City, Bellows left behind an extraordinary body of work that captures life in this dynamic city: bustling street scenes, ringside views of boxing matches, and boys diving and swimming in the East River. Art reproductions and photographs from his youth round out the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eGeorge Bellows\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Upbeat prose, photographs, and reproductions of George Bellows's paintings provide an insightful homage to the urban artist and athlete. Burleigh places readers right in the moment.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The book's excellent reproductions of Bellows' work will excite young readers and budding artists. A fine portrait of an artist not on everyone's radar but whose work can be readily understood and appreciated by youngsters.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Veteran biographer Burleigh breathes a great deal of vitality into Bellows' short but significant life and career. Accompanied by Bellows' striking and powerful works, this is an artist bio that, like its subject, packs a punch.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Burleigh tells Bellows's story with immediacy and with a firm grasp of his audience, striking the right balance of broad stroke and detail. Burleigh's admiration of his subject comes through loud and strong and infectiously. And there are handsome reproductions of Bellows's work...This impressive book captures the connection between the man and the world he observed during his short life. A new generation of young urban observers will be grateful.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is a beautifully illustrated biography of painter George Bellows. Bellows found his inspiration in the working class, including the gritty night life of the city... Burleigh adds to the interest of the story through direct quotes that are well-documented.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Media Connection\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Burleigh is an enthusiastic and adept tour guide through Bellows's New York milieu. Crisp reproductions coordinate closely with the text, so readers will easily connect\u003ci\u003e...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Award\u003cbr\u003e Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices 2013 list - The Arts\u003cbr\u003e 2013 ALA\/ALSC Notable Book \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Burleigh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1419701665\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419701665\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. 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