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The Lorax 50th Anniversary PrintHand-Pulled Serigraph on Acid-Free Coventry Rag Paper
55" x 26"
Limited Edition of 295 Arabic Numbers, 99 Patrons' Collection,
155 Collaborators' Proofs and 5 Hors d'Commerce.
An additional 50 pieces were printed to commemorate the 50th anniversary
of The Lorax. Reserved for matched number anniversary sets.
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
— The Lorax
In his 1971 seminal book, The Lorax, Dr. Seuss wrote, “I speak for the Trees,” lending a vital and lasting voice to the growing concern over world conservation.
Dr. Seuss’s Lorax stands confident and persistent, with steadfast determination and a clear vision of unwavering passion. He cares a “whole awful lot” and knows what history has proven to make a difference — it only takes one!
With that thought, Dr. Seuss’s voice stretches far beyond the crucial, but singular message of conservation. He seems to ask all of us, “What do you care about . . . a whole awful lot?”
“What do you care about . . . a whole awful lot?”
Throughout his books, Dr. Seuss has taken us on many fantastical, surreal adventures. However, with The Lorax he challenges us to decide why and how we want to make our mark on the world. In that way, The Lorax becomes a powerful symbol of following one’s convictions, whether they concern the environment, equality, justice, peace, or even love.
Join with the Lorax as he speaks for the trees and let this anniversary work “speak” for your passions as well.
Of the hundreds of characters Dr. Seuss created, he proclaimed,“The Lorax is my favorite.”
— Ted Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss), April 4, 1987, Associated Press
Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, arrived in La Jolla, California in the late 1940s. There he would build his home overlooking the Pacific. He was charmed by the town, describing it as a “sleepy village” with lush vegetation and trees growing right up to the coast. However, by the late 1960s, La Jolla was no longer the restful place Ted had come to love. Highways, billboards, and a building boom had radically changed his perspective.
Ted's studio looked out on the Pacific with a view framed by beautiful eucalyptus trees. When developers sought permission to cut down these trees to make way for residential properties, Ted raised his voice in opposition and The Lorax was born.
He wrote The Lorax in 1971, just as the environmental movement was beginning to take hold — the first “Earth Day” was held in New York the year before. On February 13, 1972, California’s San Bernardino County Sun wrote that:
The Lorax is clear and intentional.
”This is one story,” says Geisel, “that I fervently hope will become outmoded—a period piece in our own time. Because that would mean we’ve coped with the threats to our ecology in such a way that the next generation will not be endangered.”
The Lorax went on to sell more than 375 million copies. It inspires generations of activists and young entrepreneurs focused on green initiatives and it is widely used as a teaching aid for children's classes on environmentalism.
Bronze Maquette
Bronze Maquette SculptureSculpture Dimensions: 10.75"h x 7.5"w x 5.75"d
Base Dimensions: 1.25"h x 8"w x 7"d
Limited Edition of 195 Arabic Numbers, 99 Patrons’ Collection
55 Collaborators’ Proofs, and 5 Hors d’Commerce
In keeping with the highly sought-after 50th Anniversary Print format, we proudly announce the first 50th Anniversary release in six years. The Lorax 50th is created at the same 55 inch x 26 inch size as Ted’s Cat, The Grinch at Mt. Crumpit, Green Eggs and Ham, King of the Pond, The Sneetches, and Fox in Socks; all of which are now sold out.
All works are sold out individually.
$4,950.00
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ARABIC EDITION:
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The Arabic portion of this edition is Sold Out.
COLLABORATOR PROOF EDITION:
RARE AVAILABILITY
Rare works from the Collaborators Proof edition may be available, please inquire with your art consultant or preferred Authorized Gallery for details.
NOTE: The Collaborator Proof edition has been reserved for important public exhibitions, major gallery retrospectives, and select private collections.
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Serigraph on Coventry Rag Paper
Authorized Estate Edition
Image and Paper Size: 55” x 26”
Limited Edition of 295 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
5 Hors d’Commerce
50 Commemorative Proofs
In his 1971 seminal book, The Lorax, Dr. Seuss wrote, “I speak for the Trees,” lending a vital and lasting voice to the growing concern over world conservation.
Dr. Seuss’s Lorax stands confident and persistent, with steadfast determination and a clear vision of unwavering passion. He cares a “whole awful lot” and knows what history has proven to make a difference — it only takes one!
With that thought, Dr. Seuss’s voice stretches far beyond the crucial, but singular message of conservation. He seems to ask all of us, “What do you care about . . . a whole awful lot?”
The Lorax challenges us to decide why and how we want to make our mark on the world. In that way, The Lorax becomes a powerful symbol of following one’s convictions, whether they concern the environment, equality, justice, peace, or even love.
