Norman Rockwell’s Spirit of America is an original collection of Rockwell paintings accompanied by classic American poems, stories, and songs that showcase the true spirit of America. In the tradition of the bestselling Norman Rockwell’s Christmas Book, this compilation features Rockwell’s beloved illustrations of American towns, families, and more, all culled from the extensive Rockwell archive. Alongside the timeless images are works from beloved writers such as Mark Twain, O. Henry, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. This collection also features lyrics and music for songs such as the “Star-Spangled Banner” and “My Country, ’Tis of Thee,” as well as recipes for a classic Thanksgiving dinner. The perfect gift for any Rockwell fan, young or old, this book includes eight ready-to-frame, limited-edition prints. Praise for Norman Rockwell's Spirit of America:“A lovely compendium for anyone who’s a fan of Normal Rockwell, American history, literature, and music.” —BookPage Also Available: Norman Rockwell Pop-Up Advent Calendar (ISBN: 978-1-4197-3273-7)
Format: Hardback
CONTRIBUTORS: Norman Rockwell
EAN: 9781419700651
COUNTRY: United States
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WEIGHT: 1330 g
HEIGHT: 289 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Abrams
DATE PUBLISHED: 2011-10-01
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GENRE: ART / Individual Artists / Monographs
WIDTH: 231 cm
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Book Themes:
Individual artists, art monographs
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was a twentieth century American painter known for his illustrations of everyday life. His most famous works were created for the Saturday Evening Post magazine including Rosie the Riveter, Saying Grace, and the Four Freedoms series. The Norman Rockwell Museum holds over 574 original paintings and drawings by the artist and is located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts where Norman Rockwell spent the last 25 years of his life.