Letters: Building an Alphabet with Art and Attitude - Paperback

by Peter Nicholas Liptak (Author), Lynn Tsan (Illustrator)

In Letters, the art and poetry of the English alphabet comes alive through rhythm and rhyme in philosophically charged verse.

Much can be learned about a people by the language they use, but what can be said of the letters of that language? This playful treatise on the English alphabet explores the art and philosophy of some letters as they gained form in one artist's eye and expression in the language of a wondering wordsmith... Twenty-six letters called out for a home and found one in the words of this tiny tome.

Any lover of language, the graphic arts or verse will revel in the artwork and lyrical poetry. Letters is great for children and adults alike as it personifies each letter of the alphabet through philosophical poems and modern artwork... each poem giving life to a letter through a different theme. As a visual and literary work of art, Letters is a fabulous coffee table conversation piece. Perfect for a quick pick up... just flip to a random page and discover something special anytime.

The quotable alphabet book:

• "The Lime Launched the First Attack "
• "The idea, like a chill, catching... Endlessly in an E etch-a-sketching."
• "Self reflection in dual direction... What will you find upon inspection?"
• "With sudden laughter, or intense sigh, An L will come to mind awry."
• "Pure of heart, "we are P," they said."
• "Unbending and unbeatable, uncompromising U led
  A revolution to unite alphabet's understanding
  For all who would learn, U are outstanding "

Best to read aloud to your children or listen to the included CD (read by the animated and captivating William Andrew Brand) for a more imersive experience.

A portion of the profits made by Letters goes to toward FirstBook, a non-profit organization that puts books in the hands of children in need.

ABC... the art and poetry of the English alphabet explained in a philosophical verse of rhythm and rhyme.

Much can be learned about a people by the language they use, but what can be said of the letters of that language? This playful treatise on the alphabet of English explores the art and philosophy of some letters as they gained form in one artist's eye (and expression in the language of a wondering wordsmith).

Art, Caffeine and Kismet

This book is dedicated to destiny,
the suggestion of serendipity,
to the gods of chance,
the happy help of happenstance,
the fortune of fate and
the likelihood of luck,
a house seen,
a coffee shop greeting,
began an alliance between artists
intent on caffeine induced creations.
An artist's adventure into the alphabet
led a man of letters to seek their soul,
but how could we know
of the words that would grow
from such inscriptions all aglow?
26 letters called out for a home
and found one in the words
of this tiny tome.

With dedicated thought and verse, "Letters" is an excellent meeting of the two mediums, highly recommended.

-- Midwest Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars Art + Alphabet = Collectible

This is one of the most interesting alphabet books I've seen...teases that teach you how to "see" the letters lost in a forest of colors. easily be a collectible.

-- Jo Ann Hakola