Hang in There! Inspirational Art of the 1970s [Hardcover]

Jennifer McKnight-Trontz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2004

Is life driving you up a tree? Would a hug make your day? This aww-inspiring collection of beloved inspirational art from the 1970s recalls the happiest of times, when kittens told us that friendship was a special kind of love, and basset hounds advised us to hope for the best and cope with the rest. From the author of The Good Citizen's Handbook (100,000 copies in print), Hang in There! invites us to open our hearts once more to dew-covered roses, galloping colts, soaring seagulls, and statues that teach us the meaning of "wuv." A truly impressive array of critters determinedly "hang in there" (cats, chimps, raccoons, lions), along with other furry friends here to brighten a whole new day. The perfect gift for anyone who's feeling blue, this charming and funny little book is sure to lift the spirits and keep life in its right perspective.

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About the Author

Jennifer McKnight-Trontz is a writer and designer living in south Florida whose books include Hang in There! (0‑8118‑3997‑4), How to Be Popular (0‑8118‑3570‑7), Yes You Can (0‑8118‑2713‑5), and The Good Citizen's Handbook (0-8118‑3066‑7).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (March 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811839974
• ISBN-13: 978-0811839976
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book is too small for price, September 9, 2005

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Christopher J. Hansen "Chris Rokk" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hang in There! Inspirational Art of the 1970s (Hardcover)

This book contains many hilarious "hang in there" pictures with animals looking stupid. It's a good gag gift for office workers, school teachers, or people who like to put funny things on their living room table. The only problem with it is that it's only about the size of a DVD case.

5.0 out of 5 stars If the theme song to the TV show Taxi makes you get all weepy, this book is for you, October 15, 2010

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This review is from: Hang in There! Inspirational Art of the 1970s (Hardcover)

I love the inspirational art of the 70s and 80s. When I had a crappy office job, the HANG IN THERE KITTY was on my desk wall long before LOL Cats took over the world. There are great sentimental pictures of ponies that will remind you of your 6th grade girlfriend's room as well as quintessential pictures of couples strolling past a sunset on the beach. I would go as far as to call the collection here exhaustive in its attempt to curate the best of art that through the 90s could only be purchased in thrift stores and that which is now sadly almost completely gone. Pick this book up for some inspiration or as a serious art monograph of inspirational art of the 70s!!

4.0 out of 5 stars Endearing, comforting, cool, April 8, 2005

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F. Chua "fbc7330" (Union, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This hardcover book is a compilation of retro posters of kittens and other animals, most with phrases, like, "I wuv you," and some repeating, "Hang in there." The poster art in this book reminded me of the genuine heartfelt effort put into handicrafts some friends and lovers give each other, especially early on in a relationship. Those who appreciate cuteness and whimsy will enjoy this book. This is a great comforting book to give to a friend, relative, or signifcant other particularly when they are sick, feeling down, and/or adapting to a stressful situation.