He is the author of the tuttle classics the hole book, the slant book, and the rocket book. The rocket book the upward progress of a rocket, lit in the basement by the janitors son, causes some strange situations as it passes through twenty floors of apartments. Rocket book peter newell childrens books hardcover. It tears through the ceiling and continues through the rest of the apartment building, emerging through tenants floors and exiting through their ceilings. Peter sheaf hersey newell march 5, 1862 january 15, 1924 was an american artist and writer. Besides his own books, newell illustrated mark twains innocents abroad and lewis carrolls alice in wonderland and through the looking glass. One of the true classics of american literature, peter newell s the rocket book, has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations. September 2001 despite television and the internet, some books refuse to become extinct.
Overview when fritz, the janitors bad kid, went snooping in the basement, he found a rocket snugly hid beneath the window casement. The rocket book by peter newell, vintage 1912 hardcover ebay. This may be pathetic optimism, but it seems there are good signs. A timeless classic, topsys and turvys number 2 is the perfect interactive book for people of all ages. The rocket book author and illustrator peter newell volunteer translators. Details about homer newell book high altitude rocket research 1953. Homer newell book high altitude rocket research 1953. Full of newells topsyturvy illustrations and charming verses, the book is an absolute delight for children and irreverent grownups alike.
The hole book by newell, peter and a great selection of related books. I have now added several pictures and information on newell s sometime soninlow alfred zantzinger baker, who also published toy books and upsidedown images, as well as. Juvenile collection library of congress newell, peter. Peter newells the rocket book was a new kind of picture book with holes where the rocket had passed through when passing through the german region called riesengebirge, carl hauptmann encountered a magical, mystical being living in the mountains. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at.
The project gutenberg ebook of the rocket book, by peter newell this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Librivox recording of the rocket book, by peter newell. One of the true classics of american literature, peter newells the rocket book, has stirred the imagination of young. Buy the hole book by peter newell online at alibris.
The rocket book the upward progress of a rocket, lit in the basement by the janitors son, causes some strange situations as it passes through 20 floors of apartments. For more information on peter newell and his work, see peter newell family papers, at the yale collection of american literature, beinecke rare book and manuscript library. The rocket book the upward progress of a rocket, lit in the basement by the janitors son, causes some strange situations as it passes through. The illustrations were very interesting and helped me stay entertained. The rocket book begins when the son of a building superintendent sets a match to a rocket he discovered in the basement. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at.
From caldecott honor artist peter brown comes a new picture book that shows. The rocket book by peter newell english paperback book free. Ebooks are loaded on the device by connecting it to a computer and the device has two page turn buttons. The rocket book was published in 1912 and it is very noticeable that it is an older book based on the color and illustrations. Join the millionaires club join the millionaires club and. Buy the rocket book rocket book by peter s newell online at alibris. Contains 22 brandnew, neverbeforeseen illustrations made especially for the special 100th anniversary edition. Originally published in 1912, the rocket book remains as profoundly enjoyable and incredibly popular as ever. Books librivox books free public domain audiobooks. Published in the states in 1910, newell s the slant book was one of the earliest picturebooks and one which was postmodern before it became a trendy thing. The rocket book rocket book by peter s newell alibris. Jan 20, 2012 childrens classic literature videobook with synchronized text, interactive transcript, and closed captions in multiple languages. Peter newell books list of books by author peter newell. See more ideas about illustration, alice in wonderland 1 and alice in wonderland.
The slant book by peter newell free at loyal books. The rocket book by peter newell overview when fritz, the janitors bad kid, went snooping in the basement, he found a rocket snugly hid beneath the window casement. A literal hole on each page traces the bullets path as it wreaks havoc across various scenes until it meets its match in a. The rocketbook smart notebook instantly connects and stores your notes, doodles and lists in the cloud with the free smart notebook app.
The hole book was preceded by newells 1893 debut as a childrens author and illustrator, the equally wonderful topsys and turvys, which he penned when he was only thirtyone. Written in a,b,a,b rhyming format, we follow the baby in the pram as the reading tilts the book and sets him on his way down streets, paths and farm land. Peter newell 1862 1924 began his career painting portraits, using crayons as a medium, before turning to childrens book. See all 38 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Aug 08, 2016 thats what peter newell march 5, 1862january 15, 1924, an artist endowed with arthur rackhams superb draughtsmanship and dr. The rocket book illustrated edition dodo press paperback aug. I have now added several pictures and information on newells sometime soninlow alfred zantzinger baker, who also published toy books and upsidedown images, as well as. This is a boon for teachers and homeschooling parents, since this recording can now be listened to as youngsters page through a real book isbn. The rocket book paperback december 22, 20 by peter newell author. In tuttles latest reprint, the hole book, newell did the bookish equivalent of a hollywood sequel. Eclectic historic science and art images from rare books and prints. Homer newell book high altitude rocket research 1953 ebay. The rocket book is peter newells second work that has been reprinted in less than two years. The project gutenberg ebook of the rocket book, by peter newell this. Every character looked somewhat surprised in the illustrations, even the dog which i found humorous. Suddenly, the rocket blasts its way up through apartment after apartment in a highrise, disrupting and transforming the humdrum goingson of twenty families till it is finally stopped cold by something in the attic.
Thats what peter newell march 5, 1862january 15, 1924, an artist endowed with arthur rackhams superb draughtsmanship and dr. He created picture books and illustrated new editions of many childrens books. Its been 120 years since peter newells enduringly popular topsys and turvys 2the sequel to his bestselling topsy and turvyswas first published in the united states. Buy the rocket book book online at best prices in india on. The upward progress of a rocket, lit in the basement by the janitors son, causes some strange situations as it passes through twenty. Seusss irreverent wit, explores in his 1912 gem the rocket book public library. The rocket book paperback february 18, 2015 by peter newell author.
Help help desk manage my account shopping cart shipping info track an order returns browse categories search tips. The hole book by peter newell, first edition abebooks. This classic work will delight readers of all ages with the story of how a rocket launched from the basement floor of an apartment building and how it interrupts the day. Newell books from 80 years ago have been reprinted, since newell has undergone a resurgence in popularity much as dr. The rocket book by peter sheaf hersey newell love these illustrations. Sure, theres plenty of junk out there, but fine new books and reprints of classics also flourish. See more ideas about illustration, alice in wonderland 1. Peter newell 1862 1924 began his career painting portraits, using crayons as a medium, before turning to childrens books. While fooling with a gun, tom potts shoots a bullet that seems to be unstoppable. Childrens classic literature videobook with synchronized text, interactive transcript, and closed captions in multiple languages.
Jan 01, 20 buy the rocket book book online at best prices in india on. Oct 11, 2016 this was illustratorauthor peter newell. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The rocket ebook is an early commercial handheld ereader that was produced by nuvomedia in late 1998. The upward progress of a rocket, lit in the basement by the janitors son, causes some strange situations as it passes through twenty floors of apartments. The project gutenberg ebook of the rocket book, by peter newell. The rocket book is the story of what happens when fritz, the janitors bad kid, finds a fireworks rocket in the basement and lights its fuse. A literal hole on each page traces the bullets path as it wreaks havoc across various scenes until it meets its match in a particularly sturdy cake. Shop amongst our popular books, including 91, through the looking glass and what alice found there, the hole book and more from peter newell. This was the first of newells novelty books in the same vein as the rocket book. The amateur circus at nutley by peter newell, which appeared in harpers weekly march 31, 1894 peter sheaf hersey newell march 5, 1862 january 15, 1924 was an american artist and writer. For further information, including links to m4b audio book, online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox catalog page for this recording. He used the same gimmick again, except the hole is round.
The project gutenberg ebook of the rocket book, by peter. Peter newell 1862 1924 the rocket book can be listened to while viewing a beautiful facscimile edition at the international childrens digital libarary icdl. This was the first of newell s novelty books in the same vein as the rocket book. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Listen to the rocket book audiobook by peter newell and. The rocket book by peter newell english paperback book. Plus, free twoday shipping for six months when you sign up for amazon prime for students. Published in the states in 1910, newells the slant book was one of the earliest picturebooks and one which was postmodern before it became a trendy thing. One of the true classics of american literature, peter newells the rocket book, has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations.
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