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It has been fifty years—and millions of readers—since the world was first introduced to Milo and his adventures in the Lands Beyond with Tock, the Humbug, and the captive princesses Rhyme and Reason.
Now we have a remarkable 50th anniversary edition to honor this universally adored and deeply influential novel. This special edition will include:
• Gorgeous packaging that features the classic original art stamped and debossed on the case with a transparent acetate jacket.
• Brief essays from esteemed authors, educators, and artists, including Philip Pullman, Suzanne Collins, Jeanne Birdsall, Mo Willems, and several others.
• Photos of the author and illustrator at the time of writing and today on the two-color endpapers.
• The 35th anniversary essay by Maurice Sendak.
• The complete text of the book.
A perfect gift for longstanding fans and lucky new readers, the 50th anniversary edition of The Phantom Tollbooth is a book to cherish.
Now we have a remarkable 50th anniversary edition to honor this universally adored and deeply influential novel. This special edition will include:
• Gorgeous packaging that features the classic original art stamped and debossed on the case with a transparent acetate jacket.
• Brief essays from esteemed authors, educators, and artists, including Philip Pullman, Suzanne Collins, Jeanne Birdsall, Mo Willems, and several others.
• Photos of the author and illustrator at the time of writing and today on the two-color endpapers.
• The 35th anniversary essay by Maurice Sendak.
• The complete text of the book.
A perfect gift for longstanding fans and lucky new readers, the 50th anniversary edition of The Phantom Tollbooth is a book to cherish.
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A delightful new edition
28 Oct 2011
Format:Hardcover
For those of us who grew up with battered and much-read copies of The Phantom Tollbooth, and who will never think the same way again about phrases like "jumping to conclusions," "half baked ideas," or "spelling bees," it's time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this delightful book. The unforgettable adventures of Milo as he travels to the Land Beyond (in a car that "goes without saying") are being re-released in a beautiful hardback edition. The wonderful pen and ink sketches of Jules Feiffer still dot the landscape of the book, and a new foreword by the author tells the story of how this book came to be.
Adults for whom this book transports them back to childhood will particularly appreciate the wonderful collection of "celebrations" of The Phantom Tollbooth that appear at the end of the book. Some are written by respected children's authors, one is by a professor at Harvard Law School, another by a retired 5th grade teacher. Pulitzer prize winner Michael Chabon explores the importance of Mr. Juster's "acts of punmenship;" Maria Nikolajeva speaks of the crucial influence of this book on her life under the Soviet regime; Pat Scales reminds us to "Never underestimate the intelligence of children." Mo Willems opens his comments thus, "I have the great fortune to enjoy a regular occasional lunch with Mr. Norton Juster. Trust me, you need a great fortune to have lunch with Norton, because he never picks up the tab."
Fifty years after its original printing, this book is just as fresh and delightful as ever. Its word plays are just as surprising, its encouragement of curiosity and warning against ignorance just as pertinent. Whether you're starting into your fifteenth reading of this book or are one of the lucky readers picking it up for the first time, you're in for a treat.
Adults for whom this book transports them back to childhood will particularly appreciate the wonderful collection of "celebrations" of The Phantom Tollbooth that appear at the end of the book. Some are written by respected children's authors, one is by a professor at Harvard Law School, another by a retired 5th grade teacher. Pulitzer prize winner Michael Chabon explores the importance of Mr. Juster's "acts of punmenship;" Maria Nikolajeva speaks of the crucial influence of this book on her life under the Soviet regime; Pat Scales reminds us to "Never underestimate the intelligence of children." Mo Willems opens his comments thus, "I have the great fortune to enjoy a regular occasional lunch with Mr. Norton Juster. Trust me, you need a great fortune to have lunch with Norton, because he never picks up the tab."
Fifty years after its original printing, this book is just as fresh and delightful as ever. Its word plays are just as surprising, its encouragement of curiosity and warning against ignorance just as pertinent. Whether you're starting into your fifteenth reading of this book or are one of the lucky readers picking it up for the first time, you're in for a treat.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Fond memories reading this book
8 April 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was introduced to this book in second grade. My teacher read it aloud during our reading time.(She must have thought we were incredibly smart!) I have to say at that age "I got it." I was hooked immediately! In third grade, there was no reading group for me, so I was sent to the sixth grade classrooms to read aloud. Imagine my delight when the choice was "The Phantom Tollbooth"! One of the chapters that stuck with me and the phrase I go to all the time is "It's All in How You Look at
Things". One of my favorite words from the book is 'dodecahedron'. I love the way it rolls off my tongue! "Unfortunate Conclusions" is also timeless.
I have to say, this book and it's quirky,yet important context has remained with me over the years. I religiously read this book every year starting on my birthday.
I would recommend reading this to children starting at an early age. It may help them view education and the world from a different point of view,able to handle the Dischord and Dynne" in the world and make sense of "Rhyme and Reason".
Things". One of my favorite words from the book is 'dodecahedron'. I love the way it rolls off my tongue! "Unfortunate Conclusions" is also timeless.
I have to say, this book and it's quirky,yet important context has remained with me over the years. I religiously read this book every year starting on my birthday.
I would recommend reading this to children starting at an early age. It may help them view education and the world from a different point of view,able to handle the Dischord and Dynne" in the world and make sense of "Rhyme and Reason".
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Fabulous book for kids (of any age)
16 Mar 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a classic story! I read it when I was 8 or 9...and have bought it both for my son (who LOVES it) and for one of his best friends as a birthday gift. His friend loves it too. This edition is nicely presented, better than the old paperback I read and re-read until it fell apart...
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