A Is for Adultery, Angst, and Adults Only [Hardcover]

Sara Midda (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 21, 2002

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Attention adults. Announcing a new book--a very personal book, in fact a decidedly quirky book--from Sara Midda, renowned artist of singular talent and author of In and Out of the Garden, Sara Midda's South of France, Sara Midda's Baby Book, and Growing Up and Other Vices.

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Beguiling and whimsical and enigmatic, A is for Adultery is an alphabetical entertainment for grown-ups. Each spread considers a letter, weaving words through dazzling miniatures and vignettes. Some words are obvious; some hidden. (Some naughty.) It is a great pleasure to look, even more so to seek.

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C is for crayon, crotch, claustrophobia. M for melon, masochist, melancholy, and man. Filled with charming little figures and painted with Midda's exquisite watercolor wash, here is a rare and wonderful marriage of humor and beauty--a treasure of fine things that is both a gift and a game.

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About the Author

Sara Midda is an artist and author. Her previous books include the international best sellers In and Out of the Garden and Sara Midda's South of France. She has exhibited her work in London galleries, and her designs are used in a full line of lifestyle products in Japan. She lives outside London and in the South of France.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (October 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761128050
• ISBN-13: 978-0761128052
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product!, June 30, 2003

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tyc1106 "tyc1106" (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: A Is for Adultery, Angst, and Adults Only (Hardcover)

In line with the quality & delicate illustrations of her previous books, Sara Midda delivers yet another gem which showcases her signature style.

The book is produced on quality paper & printing. The illustrations are lush and colourful.

Highly recommended to all followings of Sara Midda's work.

5.0 out of 5 stars A is For Adultery..., June 27, 2007

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Do you love words? Do you love clever? Want to break the ice @ next soirée. Don't miss this. Added bonus: the wonderful drawings suggestive of not what you expected.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Is For Adultery, Angst, and Adults Only, November 9, 2006

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Janice Nelson "Lover of the Written Word" (Silverton, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Is for Adultery, Angst, and Adults Only (Hardcover)

I thought this was conceptually quite clever. The chosen word choices, with attendant watercolor illustrations, were also very unique. There is no doubt this is a true artist at work.