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HARPERCOLLINS CHILDRENS BOOKS
A new book written by Alice Walker and illustrated by Stefano
Why War is Never a Good Idea was released in September 2007
by HarperCollins Childrens Books.
After one week of its release Why War is Never a Good Idea reached
number two on
the New York Times Best Seller List.
It has been named a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
“Walker's punch-packing poem personifies War, delineating its
devastating ability to poison the environment, annihilate the innocent,
and consume “everything/In its path.” Vitale's dynamic folk-art
paintings juxtapose scenes of idyllic beauty with violence-ravished
landscapes
and provide this menacing force with a powerful
visual presence.”
It has been chosen by the New York Public Library for their 2007
"100 Titles for Reading and Sharing list".
The book received a starred review from Kirkus: "Beautiful, powerful,
and truthful" and was featured in the December issue of O: The Oprah
Magazine, which calls it “The most necessary kids’ book of the year.”
Illustrations from the book have been selected to appear in:
American Illustration 26 Annual
Communication Arts Illustration Annual 2007
3x3 Magazine
The artwork was exhibited in The Society of Illustrators
"Original Art" exhibition at the Museum of American Illustration in
New York City from October 17 - November 21, 2007.
The book and 5 of the original illustrations have been chosen as part
of an exhibition on poetry for children. “Bologna Ragazzi Award” at the
Bologna Book Fair in Italy, March 25 - 28, 2008.
Alice Walker is intereviewed by Riz Khan on Al Jazeera television:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFyE7gyW5dk
"It is a beautiful book and I thank you
so much for its radiance
and
resonance!" - Alice Walker
links:
www.societyillustrators.org
www.ai-ap.com
www.3x3mag.com
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THERE IS A FLOWER ON THE TIP OF MY NOSE SMELLING ME
There is a Flower on the Tip of My Nose Smelling Me by Alice Walker
published
by HarperCollins Childrens Books, released Spring 2006.
The Childrens’ Art Museum in Soho had an exhibition of Stefano ’s original sketches and illustrations
of the book in May 2006.
The book was exhibited at the New York Public Library from November 13 - January 5, 2007
and it was listed as one of the Best Books of the Year.
HarperCollins describes the book: “In a beautifully poetic and gently provocative text,
Pulitzer
Prize-winning author Alice Walker invites readers young and old to see the world --
and our place
in it -- through new eyes. Glowing colors and radiant images accompany this joyous
celebration
of the connections and interconnections between self, Nature, and creativity”.
Click here to see Why War is Never a Good Idea and There is a Flower on the Tip of My Nose Smelling Me.
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FIGURE POETICHE - A GARDEN OF VERSES
A year long traveling exhibition of illustrating poetry featuring the work
of seven illustrators, including Stefano, from around the world curated by
Giannino Stoppani and promoted by the Bologna Childrens Book Fair.
Inauguration March 30, 2008.
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ALLEGRO COFFEE COMPANY
In the spring of 2006 Stefano illustrated a series of labels for Allegro Coffee
Company. See his portfolio for three of the colorful labels he did for organic
coffee beans from Brazil, Ethiopia, and Peru.
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HEMISPHERES MAGAZINE COVER
Stefano illustrated the city of Rome for the Summer 2007 cover of Hemisphere
Magazine published by United Airlines. In a recent readers poll it was voted as
one of the all time favorite covers (#2 to be exact). He is currently working on
a series of illustrations for an advertising campaign for United Airlines.
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PRINTS
Stefano is represented by Lindgren & Smith in New York City. Along with
commisioned work and stock images they also offer limited edition prints of
some of the Stefano’s images using archival inks and papers. Typical sizes
range from 13 x 19 inches to 17 x 22 inches. Prices vary depending on the
size and image. For information please contact info@lindgrensmith.com
www.lindgrensmith.com
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PERSONAL SKETCHES FROM BHUTAN
Stefano went on a trekking trip through Bhutan. Along the way he stopped
to sketch and compare drawings with the monks. click here to see his sketches.
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DONNAFUGATA WINE LABELS
Donna Fugata, located in Sicily and Pantelleria, produces some of the best
wines in Italy. Stefano first illustrated a wine label for them in 1994 for a white
wine called La Fuga. He has since then illustrated almost all of their other labels
as well as their promotional material.
click here to see his artwork for DonnaFugata.
www.donnafugata.it
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