{"product_id":"life-doesnt-frighten-me-25th-anniversary-edition-9781419727481","title":"Life Doesn't Frighten Me (25th Anniversary Edition)","description":"\u003cb\u003eMaya Angelou's unforgettable poem is matched with the daring art of Jean-Michel Basquiat in this powerful ode to courage\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eShadows on the wall\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNoises down the hall\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLife doesn't frighten me at all\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Maya Angelou's brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Angelou's strong words are matched by the daring vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose childlike style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of childhood. Together, Angelou's words and Basquiat's paintings create a place where every child, indeed every person, may experience his or her own fearlessness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This brilliant introduction to poetry and contemporary art features brief biographies of Angelou and Basquiat and an afterword from the editor. A selected bibliography of Angelou's books and a selected museum listing of Basquiat's works open the door to further inspiration through the fine arts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maya Angelou, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Sara Jane Boyers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/09\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.60h x 8.60w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419727481\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe beloved poet \u003cb\u003eMaya Angelou\u003c\/b\u003e was, among other things, a novelist, playwright, actress, dancer, and civil rights activist. Artist \u003cb\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Brooklyn, New York, of Haitian and Puerto Rican parents. His first artistic expressions were created and enjoyed as urban street art. His art is exhibited in over a dozen museums around the world, including the MoMA, the Met, and the Whitney. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A California-based writer\/editor, internationally exhibiting fine art photographer, and former music industry attorney and artist manager, \u003cb\u003eSara Jane Boyers\u003c\/b\u003e has returned to the world of children's publishing with a series of photo-illustrated book projects. Her focus remains on the arts with a bit of social activism thrown in, starting with her award-winning Life Doesn't Frighten Me, now celebrating twenty-five years in publication.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39826581815411,"sku":"9781419727481","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_a889b337-2ac9-4f7e-b144-52e1f10b8a21.jpg?v=1644551756","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/life-doesnt-frighten-me-25th-anniversary-edition-9781419727481","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}