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A Search for Meaning: The Story of Rex (Color Edition)

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Buy this book! Why? Because it's good and the author drew me a pretty picture in my copy!!

But seriously. I had the opportunity to meet this author when he came as a visiting artist to my college (the day I'm writing this, actually). This book is simply amazing. The art is EXCELLENT and the story is a good lesson for us all.
You may think the book is a bit pricey, but trust me, it's worth every penny.

An Amazingly beautiful illustrated book! I went through cover to cover looking at only the illustrations, then I've read it through a couple of times. What a great story! Truly an inspiration! This is a book that you need to get and put on your shelf next to "Where The Wild Things Are." A great book that can be appreciated by all ages.

Today, when childrens entertainment is dedsigned to quiet the kids rather the teach, and the few educational books and programs out there are inane and booring, a beautiful exception has appeared. Michel Gagne's book breaks the trend of steril and formulated stories that have been force fed to children for years now. The book deals with the subject of meaning, a topic just as profound and complexed to adults as it is to children. As a result it teaches by provoking thought rather then simply recycling the same old messages about right and wrong. The artwork is surreal, beautiful and as good as anything out there. I would recomend this book to anyone and look forward to more from the author.

Today, when childrens entertainment is dedsigned to quiet the kids rather the teach, and the few educational books and programs out there are inane and booring, a beautiful exception has appeared. Michel Gagne's book breaks the trend of steril and formulated stories that have been force fed to children for years now. The book deals with the subject of meaning, a topic just as profound and complexed to adults as it is to children. As a result it teaches by provoking thought rather then simply recycling the same old messages about right and wrong. The artwork is surreal, beautiful and as good as anything out there. I would recomend this book to anyone and look forward to more from the author.

What's life all about? It's a question we all can relate to, as Rex tries to find the answer in a fanciful journey through wonderous and terrifying places. The illustrations by Michel Gagne have great appeal, evokative of Moebius's art style.

Does Rex find the meaning of life? Buy the book and find out.

this book is absolutely fantastic. i first heard about the writer, michel gagné on [...] and from there learned about this book. upon ordering it and reading it through i can safely say that it is one of the best books i have ever read. it is a childrens book, a story book with pictures that take up the pages and very few words, with rhymes and even a little fox. but what is really impressive about this book, besides the wonderfly simple yet gorgeous artwork, is that this is basically a short story book that can introduce a child as young as five years old to the concept of philosophy. as the little fox rex "looks for meaning", he travels across the land and sees fantastic thing. but along the way he also learns aboout enlightenment and finding meaning in oneself. and this is all done in a fun simple way that any kid can understand. this is a must buy for any parent who wants their child to grow up smart.

"A Search for Meaning" is very cute. The little fox is so well drawn, and he moves through a world so wonderfully strange. The art may be reminiscent of Disney (editorial review), but the story and setting is a clear heir of Dr. Seuss (without rhymes though). Fans of Rex can follow his further adventures in the "Flight" comics collections. This one is sitting on my shelf until I find a child to give it to.

Today, more then ever, we live in a society that craves simplicity and purpose. Yet, finding those things that are simple and meaningful seem so rare and allusive. Which is why Michel Gagne's "The Story of Rex" stands out so well among the sea of bland and meaningless childrens books. Beautifully illustrated in black and white and skillfully written, Gagne weaves a tale that is both simple and poignant that will touch both children and adults. I highly recommned this children's masterpiece.

Michel Gagne has produced a fun yet introspective look at the search for meaning, as well as an inspiring work of art. I bought a copy for each of my nieces and nephews, who loved the little Rex character.I look forward to further work by this talented artist.

In this world of cookie-cutter sameness, it's refreshing to find a book that breaks the mold. Gagne's debut effort defies categorization which, in my mind, is all the better. At first glance you might think "THE STORY OF REX" is a children's book, but look a little closer and you'll find it's more complex than that. Though written in rhyming verse, the story does not confine itself to the 6-year-old mentality. Even more amazing are the illustrations, rendered in black and white, which really bring this book to life. Gagne truly has a style all his own and I expect him to become a major writer/illustrator. If you think the $25 cover price is a bit steep, think what a signed and autographed copy of a Dr. Suess would be worth today!