The dot and the line norton juster pdf

The hello, goodbye window was named the 2006 caldecott medal winner. He collaborated with sheldon harnick on the libretto for an opera based on the phantom tollbooth. Norton juster cotsen childrens library princeton university. A romance in lower mathematics by norton juster is absolutely delightful, featuring a love triangle between a sensible.

Norton juster biography list of works, study guides. A 1965 romance in lower mathematics by norton juster. A line falls hopelessly in love with a dot, but she cares only for a squiggle. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. The dot and the line a romance in lower mathematics by n. The dot and the line by norton juster pages unbound. Some rubbing to the boards, else near fine in a very good price clipped dust jacket. Have you read the phantom tollbooth by norton juster. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. In 1963, two years after he penned his timeless classic the phantom tollbooth, norton juster wrote and illustrated the dot and the line. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is a book that will make you chuckle, will make you want to cheer for the line and will make you want to go to your loved one and say, i love you over and over again.

A romance in lower mathematics is, unlike the phantom tollbooth, a picture book rather than an illustrated childrens novel. Using only black and red, juster tells the poignant yet humorous tale of a straight line in love with a red dot, and the line s attempts to woo her. Adapted in 1965 into an animated short film for metrogoldwynmayer. The upright line quickly gains the sympathies of the. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Based on a book written by norton juster, the dot and the line tells the story of a romance between two geometric shapestaking the archetypal narrative trajectory of boy meets girl, loses girl, wins girl in the. I just wanted to let you know, i had been looking for a copy of the dot and the line by norton juster chuck jones animated version for some time, and was surprised and excited when i read on mathematical fiction that it.

But the dot, though perfect in every way, only had eyes for a wild and unkempt squiggle. A romance in lower mathematics by norton juster the dot and the line. A romance in lower mathematics isbn 1587170663 is a book written and illustrated by norton juster, first published by random house in 1963. Dot and the line norton juster first edition signed. But hell have to learn to bend before shell notice him. Norton juster is best known for his beloved childrens novel the phantom tollbooth, a mainstay of bestseller, mustread, and critically acclaimed lists of books for young people. The dot and the line was something that popped into my head one day, doing a little thinking about myself, not so much architecturally as socially. Chuck jones the dot and the line celebrates geometry. Norton juster the phantom tollbooth illustrated by jules feiffer to andy and kenny, who waited so patiently.

A simple line attempts to woo his true love, a dot, away from the unkempt squiggle she prefers. Juster was born in brooklyn on june 2, 1929 to samuel juster, a romanianborn jew who assiduously worked his way founding his own architectural firm, and minnie silberman, a polishjewish woman who managed the firm. On finding the girl who is perfect from every direction. There are still a number of people who attribute that catastrophic event directly to his birth. The dot and the line a straight line falls in love with a dot and develops his talents to form all kinds of geometric shapes in order to win her affections. Norton has appeared at numerous schools, libraries, and conferences across the country, where he talks to students. A romance in lower mathematics by norton juster once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was hopelessly in love with a beautiful dot. Written by norton juster, the master of wordplay who wrote the childrens classic the phantom tollbooth, this diminutive volume is much more.

Norton juster is a dedicated mathematician whose efforts. In addition to the phantom tollbooth, norton juster has written the dot and the line, a. A romance in lower mathematics by norton juster, chronicle books, n. A romance in lower mathematics by norton juster online at alibris. Winner of the academy award for animated short film in 1965, and adapted from the celebrated book by norton juster, bestknown for phantom tollbooth, this. Originally published in 1963, and back just in time for valentines day, the dot and the line. He is best known as an author of childrens books, notably for the phantom tollbooth and the dot and the line. Norton juster books list of books by author norton juster.

The dot and the line a romance in lower mathematics by. Romance in lower mathematics, alberic the wise and other journeys. Wordplay and puns abound in this cute little story that chronicles the love triangle of a dot, a line, and a squiggle. The hello, goodbye window illustrated by chris raschka. The animated short above, the dot and the line, directed by the great chuck jones and narrated by english actor robert morley, won an oscar in 1965 for best animated short film. Book jacket shows wear, book in wonderful condition, edges of cover show wear from shelf storage. Based on a book written by norton juster, the dot and the line tells the story of a romance between two geometric shapestaking the archetypal narrative trajectory of boy meets girl, loses girl, wins. A romance of many dimensions, in which the protagonist visits a onedimensional universe called lineland, where women are dots and men are lines. The dot and the line, a romance in lower mathematics looks like a picture book one might read to a toddler at bedtime. Once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was h. A romance in lower mathematics public library the quirky and infinitely wonderful love story that unfolds in a onedimensional universe called lineland where women are dots and men are lines. Norton juster books, author biography, and reading level. A romance in lower mathematics, was also adapted to the screen.

A romance in lower mathematics the circle is not the kindest circle around, its true, but this chuck jonesdirected animation is a captivating story on multiple levels. Norton juster was born on june 2, 1929 in brooklyn, new york, just prior to the great depression. A romance in lower mathematics 9781587170669 by juster, norton and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. A romance in lower mathematics isbn 1587170663 is a book written and illustrated by norton juster, first published by random. The dot and the line a romance in lower mathematics by juster, norton. If so, you might love this literary work of his, a math fable. All of the line s romantic dreams were in vain, until he. Once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was hopelessly in love with a beautiful dot.

A romance of many dimensions, in which the protagonist visits a onedimensional universe called lineland, where women are dots and men are lines in 1965, the animator chuck jones and the mgm. Norton juster is one of the most influential and beloved childrens books authors of our time. Please ask questions before bidding as no refund is offered. He grew up in brooklyn, studied architecture at the university of pennsylvania, and spent a year in liverpool, england, on a fulbright scholarship. Books by norton juster author of the phantom tollbooth. A friend recommended it to me and i borrowed her copy and could not stop gushing about it. Perhaps best known for his childrens classic the phantom tollbooth, his writing has touched generations of young readers, sparking a love of literature in many of them.

The dot and the line by norton juster is one such book. Norton juster is an architect and planner, professor emeritus of design at hampshire college, and the author of a number of highly acclaimed childrens books, including the dot and the line, which was made into an academy awardwinning animated film. A romance in lower mathematics by norton juster the phantom tollbooth once again bursts on the scene. Norton juster norton juster is an architect and planner and the author of a number of highly acclaimed childrens books, including the dot and the line, which was made into an academy awardwinning film. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Its suitable for an even younger audience although some of the jokes are subtle and is full of delightful visual puns constructed by juster. Interview with norton juster about the phantom tollbooth.