
Count the Wings
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Harper's love of painting and drawing led him from the hills of West Virginia to the bombed-out villages of Europe, to the streets of New York City, and to the halls of the Art Academy of Cincinnati. How did the farm boy who didn't know a single artist become one of America's most recognized midcentury modern painters? The answer is simple. He did it by counting the wings.
Count the Wings is the first book for middle-grade readers about Harper's life and work. Author Michelle Houts worked closely with the Harper estate to include full-color illustrations, plentiful supplemental materials, and discussion questions that will intrigue and engage young readers. Count the Wings is part of our acclaimed Biographies for Young Readers series, which brings smart, expertly researched books about often overlooked but exceptional individuals to school-age readers.
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"[Houts conveys] a clear sense of [Harper's] amiable character.... [This] warm tribute offers alook behind the paint box."
(Kirkus Reviews) "After diving into a large reservoir of unpublished letters and photographs, Michelle Houts has emerged with the true story of a farm boy, WWII soldier, husband, and unique creative voice. Her well-crafted and thoroughly documented book-the first ever biography of my father-shows young readers their dreams can be realized through desire and hard work." "Charley Harper was a magic maker. He shifted our view of the natural world, translating it into contrasts, shapes, and geometric patterns. His genius gives us a whole new understanding of abstraction, bringing the natural and material worlds-and us along with them-into sublime harmony. Michelle Houts's biography is an ideal introduction to his work for young would-be artists and naturalists." "As a native Cincinnatian and fellow illustrator, I have been hugely influenced in my own art by Charley Harper's work. Michelle Houts's recounting of Harper's life-his influences, struggles, and his path toward his iconic style-gave me a new appreciation for his classic pieces. Better yet, this engaging book will help other future illustrators discover his work."
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Content
- Intro
- Frontispiece
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Author's Note
- 1. A Mural Mystery
- 2. An Artist Is Born
- 3. The Artist Becomes a Soldier
- 4. The Soldier Goes to War
- 5. A Country Boy in the Big City
- 6. Finding That Charley Harper Style
- 7. Wild about Charley
- 8. Finishing Well
- 9. A Mystery Unveiled
- Charley's Timeline
- Glossary
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Biographies for Young Readers
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