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A “HOW DO YOU DO?” LIKE NO OTHER
$1,995.00
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Mixed-Media Pigment Print on Acid-Free Paper
Authorized Estate Edition
Image and Paper Size: 39 5/8” x 28 7/8”
Limited Edition of 850 Arabic Numbers
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
99 Patrons’ Collection
5 Hors d’Commerce
2 Printer’s Proofs
Adapted posthumously from the circa 1957 original preproduction drawing for the 1957 book, The Cat in the Hat.
A SEUSSIAN TENET TO LIVE BY
"Boldly chase your goals, no matter how ambitious, and step outside your comfort zone."
One of the biggest risks Ted Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) ever took was deciding to go against the grain and write The Cat in The Hat, seeking to change children’s literature forever.
He showed us that forging a new path and putting everything on the line, including our reputation, can be a risk worth taking if it comes with an authentic desire to improve the world around us.
The Cat embodies that essence of playfulness… the guide rails are down - and all while wobbling ever so close to the edge - there’s fun to be had!
"Ten years ago, Dr. Seuss took 220 words, rhymed them, and turned out THE CAT IN THE HAT, a little volume of absurdity that worked like a karate chop on the weary little world of Dick, Jane and Spot."
— Ellen Goodman, The Detroit Free Press, Nov. 1966
Ted employed some new tricks to challenge the world of Dick and Jane literature and meet kids on their own level with a mix of fun and adventure.
Not only was the book written using a list of 220 beginner’s words, but Ted crafted the story in such a way to make it easy for young readers to grasp. U.S. News & World Report wrote in 2007, “In the 50 years since The Cat in the Hat exploded onto the children’s book scene, Theodor Seuss Geisel has become a central character in the American literary mythology, sharing the pantheon with the likes of Mark Twain and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Of his many imaginative stories, The Cat in the Hat remains the most iconic.”
The “tipping hat” gesture is seen throughout the Cat in the Hat series. It’s as if Ted is greeting us time and time again in his work through his alter ego of the Cat. This new release is the first time Ted ever used this gesture.
And its not just a greeting, but a gesture of respect. This is Dr. Seuss himself meeting kids where they are at and helping them to read along the way.
And finally, in hindsight as we look back at this cat tipping his hat, it seems to be a fitting “thank you” from Ted for the millions that trusted in his journey and followed his unique path.
Imagine I Know Some New Tricks featured prominently in your home.
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THE LEGACY OF AN ICON
Photo of the actual hat from Ted’s closet (part of the Hats Off to Dr. Seuss exhibition)
The Cat in the Hat’s HAT is arguably one of the most famous in the world. I Know Some New Tricks is the first indication of the Hat in Hand logo that would become synonymous with Dr. Seuss from that point forward.
The Cat is now known the world over. However, in 1957 this iconic character and his outlandish antics had never seen the light of day. Imagine a world in which the red and white stovepipe hat had never been seen. Today we all know the hat – and the face beneath it – with its warm familiarity we have come to love. At that time the world had no idea what Ted Geisel had in store for them.
With a grin that implies wonder and mischief, The Cat himself - donning the famous accessory - became the logo for the Beginner Books series, published by Random House.
The collection of books co-founded in 1957 by Dr. Seuss, his wife Helen Palmer Geisel, and Phyllis Cerf continues to teach and inspire generations.
ONE HAT... ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
I Know Some New Tricks pictured here with The Cat That Changed The World as a set.
When The Cat That Changed The World was released, it was a celebration of Ted’s creativity and The Cat that made such an impact on popular culture. That artwork has been one of the most sought after in the collection and is now incredibly rare.
I Know Some New Tricks joins that artwork in celebrating The Cat as he is first introduced to the world. Together, both works reveal the creativity behind the Cat, and how Ted’s imagery continues to captivate us nearly 70 years after his first appearance.
