{"title":"Susan Goldman Rubin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of books by Susan Goldman Rubin, a celebrated author renowned for her engaging children's nonfiction works. Dive into the rich world of history, art, and biography through her expertly crafted narratives, designed to captivate and educate young minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoco Chanel\u003c\/em\u003e introduces children to the iconic fashion designer, bringing to life her journey from humble beginnings to transforming the fashion industry with timeless elegance. For budding artists and dance enthusiasts, \u003cem\u003eDegas, Painter of Ballerinas\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fascinating look at the life and works of Edgar Degas, capturing the grace and beauty of his ballerina portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDragonflies of Glass\u003c\/em\u003e, discover the intricate world of Louis Comfort Tiffany's stunning stained glass pieces, where Rubin meticulously illustrates the creativity and innovation behind these masterpieces. Similarly, \u003cem\u003eQuilts of Gee's Bend\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the extraordinary craftsmanship and vibrant history of quilt-making in Gee's Bend, Alabama, spotlighting a vital piece of African American cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSusan Goldman Rubin's books are not just sources of information; they are windows to the past, offering young readers an inspiring glimpse into the lives of trailblazing figures and artistic marvels. Explore her collection and inspire the young reader in your life to dream big and explore the wonders of history and art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"coco-chanel-by-susan-goldman-rubin-9781419725449","title":"Coco Chanel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin introduces readers to the most well-known fashion designer in the world, \u003cem\u003eCoco Chanel\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the difficult years Chanel spent in an orphanage, Goldman Rubin traces Coco's development as a designer and demonstrates how her determination to be independent helped her gain worldwide recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoco Chanel\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on the obstacles Chanel faced as a financially independent woman in an era when women were expected to marry, as well as her fierce competition with the Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli. It also highlights some of her most memorable firsts for the fashion industry, including the little black dress, the quilted purse with gold chain, and the perfume Chanel No. 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes a bibliography, a list of where to see her work, and an index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993407246572,"sku":"9781419725449","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13022023482693.jpg?v=1763087248"},{"product_id":"degas-painter-of-ballerinas-by-susan-goldman-rubin-9781419728433","title":"Degas, Painter of Ballerinas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough Edgar Degas's beloved paintings, drawings, and sculptures, Susan Goldman Rubin conveys the wonder and excitement of the ballet world. Degas is one of the most celebrated painters of the impressionist movement, and his ballerina paintings are among the most favourite of his fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his artwork, Degas captures every moment, from the relentless hours of practice to the glamour of appearing on stage, revealing a dancer's journey from novice to prima ballerina. Observing young students, Degas drew their poses again and again, determined to achieve perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDegas, Painter of Ballerinas\u003c\/em\u003e includes a brief biography of his entire life, endnotes, bibliography, where to see his paintings, and an index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993515938028,"sku":"9781419728433","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13051863482693.jpg?v=1763093943"},{"product_id":"dragonflies-of-glass-by-susan-goldman-rubin-9781419754364","title":"Dragonflies of Glass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom award-winning children’s nonfiction author Susan Goldman Rubin, and radiantly illustrated by Susanna Chapman, the picture book \u003ci\u003eDragonflies of Glass\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the innovation, determination, and ambition of the brilliant woman artist behind the world-famous Tiffany glass.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-nineteenth century, most women who weren’t raising families became teachers or nurses. But Clara Driscoll longed to be an artist, drawing inspiration from nature: from every flower, weed, dragonfly, and even cobweb on her family’s farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter moving to New York City in 1888, Clara was hired at the renowned Tiffany Glass Company, where Mr. Louis Comfort Tiffany was known for creating gorgeous stained-glass windows for churches, theatres, and libraries. Impressed by her talent at choosing and cutting glass, Mr. Tiffany eventually put Clara in charge of her own staff of 35 women designers. These “Tiffany Girls” sketched intricate patterns, chose dazzling colours and precise shapes, and carefully soldered and placed each piece of glass to create stunning lamps, murals, windows, vases, and clocks. Yet their names weren’t always credited on the finished pieces, and when Clara designed the “Wisteria” lamp that would become Tiffany Studios’ most famous, everyone assumed that Mr. Tiffany had designed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Clara Driscoll’s work lives on in museums, galleries, and private collections around the world, including hundreds of pieces housed by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Written by award-winning children’s nonfiction author Susan Goldman Rubin and radiantly illustrated by Susanna Chapman, \u003ci\u003eDragonflies of Glass\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the innovation, determination, and ambition of the unsung women behind many of Tiffany Studios’ masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a list of places where Driscoll’s Tiffany art can be found; examples of Driscoll’s Tiffany lamps and archival photographs; endnotes; and a bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993608016108,"sku":"9781419754364","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13311173482693.jpg?v=1763098071"},{"product_id":"quilts-of-gees-bend-by-susan-goldman-rubin-9781419721311","title":"Quilts of Gee's Bend","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the early nineteenth century, the women of Gee's Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. In the only photo-essay book about the quilts of Gee's Bend for children, award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin explores the history and culture of this fascinating group of women and their unique quilting traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRubin uses meticulous research to offer an exclusive look at an important facet of African American art and culture. In the rural community of Gee's Bend, African American women have been making quilts for generations. They use scraps of old overalls, aprons, and bleached cornmeal sacks—anything they can find. Their traditions have been passed down through the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMuch to the women's surprise, a selection of the quilts was featured in an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in 2002. The exhibition then travelled to the Whitney Museum in New York City. \"Eye-poppingly gorgeous,\" wrote a critic for the New York Times about the exhibition. He continued, \"Some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced.\" The Metropolitan Museum of Art will exhibit its newly acquired collection of Gee's Bend quilts in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRubin is known for producing well-researched, highly praised, and sophisticated biographies of artists and other important figures. Through similar research, \u003cem\u003eThe Quilts of Gee's Bend\u003c\/em\u003e shares specifics about this rare community and its rich traditions, allowing children to pause to consider history through the eyes of the people who lived it and through a legacy that is passed on to the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book should be of great interest to classrooms, libraries, and those interested in African American art in the United States, in addition to quilting, life in early emancipated colonies in the South, and Gee's Bend's importance in the Civil Rights movement. 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