Life Doesn't Frighten Me (Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition)
by Abrams
$21.99
Experience the stunning union of Maya Angelou’s powerful poetry and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s mesmerizing paintings in this exquisite commemoration.
Shadows on the wall
Noises down the hall
Life doesn’t frighten me at all
In Life Doesn't Frighten Me (Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition), Angelou's courageous poem celebrates the bravery within all of us, young and old. With vivid imagery ranging from panthers in the park to the first day of school, fears are confronted and conquered through the confidence we have in ourselves. Accompanied by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's bold and emotive paintings, Angelou's powerful words create a space for every individual, regardless of age, to find their own sense of fearlessness.
This exquisite combination of poetry and contemporary art includes short biographies of Angelou and Basquiat, as well as an afterword from editor Sara Jane Boyers. A bibliography of Angelou's works and a museum listing of Basquiat's masterpieces offer even more inspiration in the world of fine arts.
Noises down the hall
Life doesn’t frighten me at all
In Life Doesn't Frighten Me (Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition), Angelou's courageous poem celebrates the bravery within all of us, young and old. With vivid imagery ranging from panthers in the park to the first day of school, fears are confronted and conquered through the confidence we have in ourselves. Accompanied by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's bold and emotive paintings, Angelou's powerful words create a space for every individual, regardless of age, to find their own sense of fearlessness.
This exquisite combination of poetry and contemporary art includes short biographies of Angelou and Basquiat, as well as an afterword from editor Sara Jane Boyers. A bibliography of Angelou's works and a museum listing of Basquiat's masterpieces offer even more inspiration in the world of fine arts.
Presented as a stirring tribute to bravery, the 1993 poem by the late Dr. Maya Angelou in this luxurious anniversary edition will embolden a new generation of courageous readers, regardless of the obstacles they may face. Young readers will be captivated by the poetic and artistic prowess of these two iconic visionaries in this stunning illustrated book.
40 pages
10.8 in H x 8.7 in W x 0.4 in T