William Johnson Bücher

The book offers an in-depth exploration of Peanuts on Parade, a monumental city art project honoring Charles Schulz, which ran from 2000 to 2010 in St. Paul and Santa Rosa. It chronicles the creation and installation of nearly 800 unique five-foot statues of beloved Peanuts characters, attracting over five million fans globally. Readers will discover behind-the-scenes insights, from initial discussions in the mayor's office to the project's culmination, making it a comprehensive account of this artistic tribute.

The book chronicles the extensive PEANUTS On Parade project, a monumental tribute to Charles Schulz that featured nearly eight hundred uniquely designed five-foot statues of beloved PEANUTS characters. Spanning nine years across St. Paul, MN, and Santa Rosa, CA, it attracted over five million fans globally. The narrative takes readers behind the scenes, detailing the inception of the project in 2000 through to its culmination in 2010, capturing the spirit of community and creativity that defined this remarkable celebration.

The narrative follows Henri, a young black boy navigating the challenges of the American public-school system after the tragic loss of his father in an auto accident. Through a novel format, the book critically examines the obstacles faced by Henri and his mother as they confront a harsh and unsupportive society. The story highlights themes of grief, resilience, and the systemic issues within education that affect marginalized communities.

The narrative explores the author's journey through bullying, first in school for their sexual orientation and later in the workplace, where the harassment extends beyond being gay. This personal account highlights the enduring impact of bullying on one's life and the challenges faced in both educational and professional environments, emphasizing themes of resilience and identity.

"An excellent book for all carvers." — The Mallet"A woodcarver is one who can take a scrap of wood, breathe life into it with patient, skilled hands, and make it a warm object of lasting beauty. That is creativity," say award-winning craftsmen Beiderman and Johnston in this well-organized and highly instructive guidebook that tells you everything you need to know to create attractive woodcarvings.Especially written for the novice, it shows how to produce realistic animals, flowers, and humorous figures in a variety of in the round, in relief, and as line carvings. A wide spectrum of more than 60 project patterns offers practical plans and ideas for carvers at all levels of expertise.The authors provide a detailed yet easy-to-follow introduction to carving tools and how to use them. There are also helpful hints to guide beginning carvers through difficult stages of carving, and expert advice on painting and finishing, woodcarving as gifts, how to exhibit and enter carvings in competition, and much more. You'll even find a whole chapter devoted to carving birds.Abundantly illustrated with over 200 photographs and detailed line drawings, this first paperback edition of The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving will be welcomed by any would-be woodcarver seeking a thorough, reliable, and crystal-clear introduction to the age-old art of carving wood.