"Discover the age-old art of hand shadows! Children and adults around the world delight in hand shadows, and this little activity book shows how to perform the ancient art. Learn how to entertain friends and family with shadow pictures of a bird, bunny, elephant, and other figures. Detailed illustrations, accompanied by charming verses, depict the formation of 28 images using only hands and fingers."
Strange Maps An Atlas of Cartographic Curiosities by FrankJacobs Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2009 by Viking Studio ISBN-13: 978-0-14-200525-5, ISBN: 0-14-200525-8
"An intriguing collection of more than one hundred out-of-the-ordinary maps, blending art, history, and pop culture for a unique atlas of humanity Spanning many centuries, all continents, and the realms of outer space and the imagination, this collection of 138 unique graphics combines beautiful full-color illustrations with quirky statistics and smart social commentary. The result is a distinctive illustrated guide to the world. Catego ..."
Looney Limericks (Dover Children's Activity Books) by FrankJacobs, Dover Publications Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2011 by Dover Publications Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-486-40615-2, ISBN: 0-486-40615-6
"Delightful collection of 60 limericks includes famous rhymes by such masters of the form as Gelett Burgess, Oliver Herford, and Edward Lear, as well as lesser-known works by these and other humorists, including the editor himself. Fun to read, easy to memorize and great to share with family and friends, each entertaining snippet of verse is accompanied by an equally humorous illustration."
"Perfect to read alone, with a friend, a parent, or your teacher, this book is filled with poems by:William ColePaul DugganDouglas FlorianFrank JacobsX.J. KennedyKarla KuskinEdward LearColin McNaughtonEve MerriamJeff MossKenn NesbittOgden NashLouis PhillipsJack PrelutskyJon ScieszkaShel SilversteinPlus, Poem Pointers to help you write your own poems!"
Fun with Hand Shadows (Dover Children's Activity Books) by FrankJacobs, Henry Bursill Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1996 by Dover Publications ISBN-13: 978-0-486-29176-5, ISBN: 0-486-29176-6
"This charming book shows you how to have fun with a pastime that has delighted children and adults for generations: making shadow pictures on the wall with your hands and fingers.Selected from the pages of two clever 19th-century picture books, 28 hand-shadow illustrations demonstrate how to create marvelous images of a goose, deer (with antlers), birds, a bunny, a dog, an elephant, a tortoise, and a host of other familiar creatures. Fo ..."
"Don't forget to stock up on this sixth Mad edition that is sure to provide all the hilarity Mad fans enjoy."
MAD - Cover to Cover(1st Edition) 48 Years, 6 Months, & 3 Days of MAD Magazine Covers by FrankJacobs, Mad Magazine Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2000 by Watson-Guptill ISBN-13: 978-0-8230-1684-6, ISBN: 0-8230-1684-6
"Collected here for the first time in one easy-to-dispose-of volume is an inside look at the outside of Mad. Launched in 1952 as a ten-cent comic book, Mad was transformed three years later into a twenty-five cent (cheap!) magazine. Over the years one thing remained constant: Every issue had a cover. And here they are, complete with running commentary by Mad's poet laureate, Frank Jacobs. Join idiot cover boy Alfred E. Neuman as he ..."
"Frank Jacobs, Henry Bursill. Copyright ... Bibliographical Note Hand Shadow Fun
, first published by Dover Publications, Inc., in 2015, is a republication in a new
format of Fun with Hand Shadows, first published by Dover in 1996. ... The
accompanying verses were written specially for this edition by Frank Jacobs.
International Standard Book Number ISBN-13: 978-0-486-79674-1 ISBN-10: 0-
486-79674-4 Manufactured in the United States b ..."
"DOVER GAME AND PUZZLE ACTIVITY BOOKS There was a young man from
the city Who met What he thought was a kitty He gave it a pat And said, “Nice litte
eat”; Just look at him n0W—What a pity FrankJac0bs | Illustrations by Larry Daste
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"Following on from "Mapping New York" and "Mapping London," "Mapping America: Exploring the Continent" takes a similar approach in its presentation, thematically arranging a vivid collection of historic, demographic, cultural and artistic maps to aid the reader on their journey. Featuring four centuries of maps that depict the changing landscape of North America, "Mapping America" charts the continent through numerous landmark events and ..."
"Culled from the pages of one of the most popular humor magazines of all time, this is a collection by such MAD creators as Sergio Aragones, Al Jaffee, Dave Berg and other members of "The Usual Gang of Idiots." Don Martin's "One Fine Morning in the Maternity Ward" is sure to bring a smile to every man who has been a new father. MAD about Dad is the perfect Father's Day gift. Those who are not familiar with MAD magazine will enjoy the uni ..."
Mad Cover to Cover by FrankJacobs Published 2000 by Turtleback ISBN-13: 978-0-613-92053-7, ISBN: 0-613-92053-8
"Launched in 1952 as a ten-cent comic book, "MAD" now has its very own roundupof humorous covers with running commentary by the magazine's poet laureate, Frank ..."
Mad Cover to Cover 48 Years, 6 Months, and 3 Days of Mad Magazine Covers by FrankJacobs Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2000 by Diane Pub Co ISBN-13: 978-0-7567-7177-5, ISBN: 0-7567-7177-3
"Includes rare art, photos, & sketches. This is a 50-year roundup of MadÓ humor fromits humble inception right up to its 400th issue (Dec. 2000)."