{"product_id":"make-way-for-nancy-nancy-schzin-9781567926064","title":"Make Way for Nancy: A Life in Public Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor artists and makers, the entertaining, informative, and inspirational story of a public art sculptor.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNancy Sch n is the creator of the \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake Way for Ducklings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e sculpture in the Boston Public Garden. Based on Robert McCloskey's beloved children's book, visited by many thousands of children and adults every year, the sculpture has become as familiar and beloved a Boston landmark as the swan boats and the gold dome of the State House. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow Ms. Sch n tells the story of how the ducks came to Boston (along with the multiple political, artistic and personal challenges involved) as well as her other major public projects and commissions: how they came about, and who, and what, inspired them. She explains what goes into making a beautiful and tactile work of public art, from the wax maquettes to the casting in bronze, from dealing with budgets and logistics to the diplomacy required for dealing with public places and elected officials. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor any artist or activist looking to make a difference in the public square, this story demonstrates that drive and determination can overcome any roadblock and produce remarkable results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nancy Schön\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1567926061\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781567926064\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e David R. Godine Publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.40d","brand":"Nancy Schön","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46767192572159,"sku":"9781567926064","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8de4edd1-1ae3-4d60-a9b1-8237f4c3237c.jpg?v=1744169103","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/make-way-for-nancy-nancy-schzin-9781567926064","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}