He is the author of the tuttle classics the hole book, the slant book, and. The slant book by peter newell published in 1910 was an unusual publication instead of being a perfect rectangle like most books, it was a slopey shape called a rhomboid. Peter newell has 96 books on goodreads with 7066 ratings. The hole book had a literal hole at the centre of each page to indicate the path of a book and the slant book took the shape of a rhomboid and told the story of a baby carriage careering down a hill. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A literal hole on each page traces the bullets path as it wreaks havoc across various scenes until it meets its match in a particularly sturdy cake. Besides his own books, peter newell illustrated mark twains innocents abroad and lewis carrolls alice in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Light fading on the front board and wear to the extremities, near fine.
In the slant book, a go cart, a newsboy, and the force of gravity make for a most excellent adventure in a busy american town. This recording of peter newells the slant book 1910 kicks off voiced renderings by librivox of public domain books in the international. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. The slant book peter newell childrens books by newell, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sep 08, 2011 interesting childrens book made on an actual slant at the beginning of the 1900s. The slant book peter newell 1862 1924 this recording of peter newell s the slant book 1910 kicks off voiced renderings by librivox of public domain books. Jan 19, 2012 childrens classic literature videobook with synchronized text, interactive transcript, and closed captions in multiple languages. The slant book peter newell childrens books hardcover march 1, 2001 by peter newell author visit amazons peter newell page. The project gutenberg ebook of the slant book, by peter newell this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions. The pram practically becomes a gocart and causes all sorts of funny mayhem on the way.
The slant book illustrated edition, by peter newell 1910, this charming story took the shape of a rhomboid and told the story of a baby carriage careening down a hill and all that was encountered during this exciting and charming ride. Quarto, original half blue cloth, pictorial boards. He is the author of the tuttle classics the hole book, the slant book, and the. Newell often illustrated the works of other authors, such as mark twain, stephen crane, and lewis carroll. Publication date 1910 collection iacl language english. Because it is the story of what happens when little bobbys baby carriage goes out of control and rolls downhill, the entire book is printed at an angle. Jan 01, 2016 listen to slant book audiobook by peter newell. Good press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre.
The slant book, is cut on the bias, creating a parallelogram. The slant book peter newell childrens books youtube. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. The slant book is literally the shape of a parallelogram. Peter newell 18621924 the slant book is literally the shape of a parallelogram, with the spine of the book running down one side. He illustrated for mark twain and the alice in wonderland books.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Cover as shown in the first picture, the small print between the blue lines above the authors name reads patented september 20, 1910. The project gutenberg ebook of the slant book, by peter newell this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The page as seen in the third picture shows the year and published year both as being 1910. First edition of newell s highly creative slant book. A native of mcdonough county, illinois, newell built a reputation in the 1880s and 1890s for his humorous drawings and poems, which appeared in harpers weekly, harpers bazaar, scribners magazine, the saturday. The paper boards are well worn and chipped in spots along the edges and corners. The slant book where bobby lives there is a hill a hill so steep and high, twould fill the bill for jack and jill their famous act to try once bobbys gocart broke away and down this hill it kited. Buy a cheap copy of the slant book by peter newell. The project gutenberg ebook of the slant book, by peter. The slant book is literally the shape of a parallelogram, with the spine of the book running down one side. He is the author of the tuttle classics the hole book, the slant book, and the rocket book. Besides his own books, newell illustrated mark twains innocents abroad and lewis carrolls alice in wonderland and through the looking glass. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to.
Some or all works by this author are in the public domain in the united states because they. The slant book by peter newell overdrive rakuten overdrive. The hinges are a bit loose from overopening as is normal. Seuss, an american artist delighted a generation of children and their parents with hilarious, topsyturvy illustrations and slightly subversive tales told in. The project gutenberg ebook of the slant book, by peter newell. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. The slant book about this book international childrens library.
Published 1910 condition very good copy in the original clothbacked pictorial boards. The slant book by peter newell free at loyal books. The story, told in verse, is about an infant in a pram that runs away down the hill. Containing wonderful pictures and having an amazing style it looks like a tale which grandparents usually read to their grandchildren. He is the author of the classics the hole book, the slant book, and the rocket book. Tuttle is proud to be reissuing his three classic works, sure to delight the young and old alike. This picture book filled with rhyming poetry tells a story of all the mishaps. The slant book by peter newell tuttle publishing, 2001.
Slant book 1st edition hardcover january 1, 1967 by peter newell author visit amazons peter newell page. First edition of newells highly creative slant book. Published in the states in 1910, newells the slant book was one of the earliest picturebooks and one which was postmodern before it became a trendy thing. The amateur circus at nutley by peter newell, which appeared in harpers weekly march 31, 1894 peter sheaf hersey newell march 5, 1862 january 15, 1924 was an american artist and writer. Librivox recording of the slant book by peter newell. Seuss, an american artist delighted a generation of children and their parents with hilarious, topsyturvy illustrations and. This book hopped back on my radar during my 2014 visit to the nypls. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The slant book by peter newell 2007, paperback for sale. Peter sheaf hersey newell march 5, 1862 january 15, 1924 was an american artist and writer. Peter newell, whose highly original slant book, hole book, etc. See all books authored by peter newell, including the hole book, and the slant book, and more on. Dec 20, 2017 the rocket book 1912 pg some or all works by this author are in the public domain in the united states because they were published before january 1, 1925.
Slant book first edition peter newell bauman rare books. Interesting childrens book made on an actual slant at the beginning of the 1900s. Title the slant book contributor names newell, peter, 18621924. Published in the states in 1910, newell s the slant book was one of the earliest picturebooks and one which was postmodern before it became a trendy thing. The slant book by peter newell, scarce 1910 illustrated. All the pictures on the slanted recto pages show a waytooprecocious infant in a carriage the gocart of yesteryear racing downhill who has somehow gotten away from his nanny, gleefully. Mar 01, 2001 working over eighty years ago, newell remains as profoundly enjoyableuand incredibly popularuas ever. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. For example, the story in the slant book has a perfect narrative structure. The story, which is told in humorous verse, with color illustrations facing. First, tuttle reprinted the slant book, the most outrageous of the three. Newell 1989, hardcover, reprint at the best online prices at.
Once relegated to the shelves of the library of congress, the book has been reissued in. The slant book peter newell childrens books 9780804805322. The slant book peter newell audiobook and ebook all you. Author and illustrator peter newell read this book the slant book. The slant book peter newell 1862 1924 this recording of peter newells the slant book 1910 kicks off voiced renderings by librivox of public domain books in the international childrens digital library icdl.
Peter newell biography golden age book illustration. Newell built a reputation in the 1880s and 1890s for his humorous drawings and poems. The slant book by newell, peter 18621924 seller mw books ltd. Peter newell childrens bks the slant book by peter s. The slant book can be listened to while viewing a beautiful facscimile edition at the link provided on this disk. While fooling with a gun, tom potts shoots a bullet that seems to be unstoppable. The slant book by newell, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Recommended by the gunston trust for nonviolence in childrens literature. The author died in 1924, so works by this author are also in the public domain in countries and areas where the term is the authors life plus 80 years or less. Tuttle reprinted the slant book, the most outrageous of the three. This uphill work is slow, indeed, but down the slant this volume breaks with the concept of newells innovative hole book 1908, with its narrative verse. Peter newell books list of books by author peter newell.
Blue cloth backed color pictorial paper covered boards with minor rubbing to the bottom edges and the upper fore edge corners, and light soiling to the back cover for what is a beautiful. This uphill work is slow, indeed, but down the slant this volume breaks with the concept of newell s innovative hole book 1908, with its narrative verse. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. The careless nurse screamed in dismay but bobby was delighted he clapped his hands. The slant book, by peter newell 1910 collectors weekly. The second of newell s three novelty books for children which also include the hole book and the rocket book. The slant book, peter newell, november 1910, first edition. Written in a,b,a,b rhyming format, we follow the baby in the pram as the reading tilts the book and sets him on his way down streets, paths and farm land. The slant book peter newell 1862 1924 this recording of peter newell s the slant book 1910 kicks off voiced renderings by librivox of public domain books in the international childrens digital library icdl. The slant book all readers, not only children but also adults, will absolutely love the new childrens book by peter newell.
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