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Available
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Publication
Simon & Schuster (1997), Hardcover
Description
Open the covers of this unique book to form a spectacularly zany mansion in which 56 great works of art are waiting to be found. The treasures are everywhere, from Mona Lisa climbing a ladder into the kitchen to Monet's Water Lilies freshening the toilet bowl. A tongue in cheek, house tour booklet offers amusing hints for readers as they go about identifying masterpieces by the likes of Bosch, Goya, Monet, Rodin, van Gogh, and Whistler. (The solution key is tucked away behind a secret panel in the library.) This is an irresistible and wholly original gift for art lovers -- or for anyone who appreciates clever and humorous entertainment. It is sure to reveal new treasures every time it is opened.
User reviews
LibraryThing member tripleblessings
This is a strange and humourous sort of visual puzzle, a pop-up cardboard house with scenes from famous paintings and sculptures juxtaposed throughout the house. "Botticelli's Venus is singing in the shower. Michelangelo's David is brushing his teeth. Mona Lisa is in the kitchen. Whistler's Mother
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is warming herself by the fire..." A guidebook helps spot the 56 references to well-known art masterpieces in this 10-room house. An amusing novelty for art lovers. Show Less
LibraryThing member JoClare
An art lovers delight, be prepared to spend some time with this wonderful carousel-type pop up book! Tie the covers together and it becomes a three story house, filled with art and humor! At the entrance a removable guidebook takes you on a revealing tour of this unusual 10 room house, with more
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than 50 famous art works waiting to be discovered. There is even a secret panel hiding "a document of great importance relating to the family art treasures". Show Less
Physical description
17.6 inches
ISBN
0684835231 / 9780684835235
Local notes
Fifty-six great artworks are scattered through the ten old, sometimes haunted, rooms of this delightful pop-up creation, Botticelli's Bed & Breakfast. The Honeymoon Suite is occupied by the Arnolfinis (Vermeer's young bride and groom), while Vermeer himself can be found painting in Van Gogh's attic upstairs. Whistler's mother sits in the library in front of the TV, watching the Da Vinci Fitness Training program, while Michelangelo's David, dressed in skivvies, brushes his teeth in the bathroom. Pull-out tabs, secret doors, and underground hideaways add to the whimsy and wit of Pienkowski's inventiveness.
Just delightful. Shona's art book, of which I finally found my own copy!
Sadly missing the guidebook tho :(
Just delightful. Shona's art book, of which I finally found my own copy!
Sadly missing the guidebook tho :(