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.
Other books by Peter Liptak
A born-and-bred mid-western boy, Peter is a poet, world traveler, cyclist and lover of language. He taught English to kids and adults in Korea for 20 years as a tutor, preschool teacher, and adjunct professor at Incheon University, and created Exile Press with its imprints Little Bear Books and Hungry Dictator Press.
Exploring interests at the University of Minnesota, from Astronomy and Anthropology to Philosophy and Poetics, Peter learned new skills as a preschool teacher, waiter, dance instructor and massage therapist in school and has worked as an actor, teacher, copywriter and author since. While working and living in Seoul, he completed an MA in Korean History and using Korea as a source of linguistic inspiration, penned several books including the controversial book of Korean Slang: As much as a Rat's Tail, translated the scathing graphic novel The Great Successor - Kim Jong Un: a Political Cartoon, created the Idiom Attack series of ESL textbooks and passion projects including an Art/Poetry book Letters: Building an Alphabet with Art and Attitude and a series of children's early readers, including Teddy's Day and Teddy's Camp. Now living in Minneapolis with his wife and three little ones, Peter continues publishing, while copywriting at The Writer’s Ink.
Awards
2018 SILVER Winner Multicultural - Baek Seok: Poems of the North
2016 International Book Awards Gold Medal - Letters
2016 Illustration Award and Bronze Medal - The Great Successor
2016 Benjamin Franklin Awards: Silver Medal - Korean Slang: As much as a Rat’s Tail
2014 Korea Literature Translation Institute Grant: - translation of North Korea poet Baek Seok
2013 Benjamin Franklin Digital Awards: Silver - Teddy's Day HD
2012 Mom's Choice Awards: Gold Medals in Young Adult Poetry and Interactive eBooks for Letters and Teddy’s Day HD
2012 Mom's Choice Awards: Silver Medals - Teddy’s Day and Teddy’s Camp
2011 Midwest Book Awards: First Place in Children's Illustrated - Teddy's Day
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