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This Is Magritte

by Patricia ALLMER
illus. by Iker Spozio. 80p. (Artists Monographs). bibliog. reprods. Laurence King. Sept. 2016. Tr $15.95. ISBN 9781780678504.
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Gr 9 Up-This durable, cardboard-covered volume boasts a succinct, provocative biography accompanied by lively illustrations in René Magritte's style. Students using the engaging text for an art assignment will find inspiration, but the book lacks solid back matter. Also, unfamiliar art movements and terms go undefined in the text. Those with prior knowledge of art history will likely appreciate this selection more, as it does have its strengths, notably, the strong narrative voice. Spozio's illustrations and the reproductions of Magritte's work are also quite captivating. However, this title could easily live on the shelves of adult nonfiction. Perhaps it might be of use to those developing a crossover (teen/adult) collection.
VERDICT Readers looking for a work of art will be satisfied, but those seeking an informational tool should turn elsewhere.-Chelsea Woods, New Brunswick Free Public Library, NJ
Reviewed by Chelsea Woods , Dec 01, 2016

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