Is the Ode to happiness by Keanu Reeves a picture book?
In the tradition of a classic “hurtin’ song,” Reeves’ text externalizes a m Ode to Happiness is a grown-up’s picture book, a charming reminder not to take oneself too seriously.
Who is the author of Ode to happiness?
Ode to Happiness is a grown-ups picture book. Featuring artwork by artist Alexandra Grant and text by actor Keanu Reeves, this thoughtfully crafted artists book serves as a meditation on making the best of a bad situation.
Why did Janey Bergam write Ode to happiness?
Ode to Happiness is a testament to collaboration. Arising from the authors’ friendship and facilitated behind-the-scenes by Janey Bergam, the book was created through a process of exchange, as a gift each collaborator gave the other.
How many copies of Ode to happiness are there?
The pair went to Germany to work with Gerhard Steidl – a renowned printer of arts books – to reproduce Ode to Happiness, printed on thick, quality paper with its own slipcase. And with it being limited to 4,000 copies, is almost a piece of art in itself. “It’s very much an artist’s book – a book that’s meant to be held and touched,” Grant says.
What is the meaning of Ode to happiness?
Grant’s images, delicately realised in sombre inky washes, reflect the dark and light, the pathos and humour of the text. Neither entirely earnest nor wholly ironic, Ode to Happiness is both a meditation and a gentle tease about how we cope with life’s sorrows. More Details… To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
How does Alexandra Grant’s Ode to happiness work?
Grant’s images, delicately realised in sombre inky washes, reflect the dark and light, the pathos and humour of the text. Neither entirely earnest nor wholly ironic, Ode to Happiness is both a meditation and a gentle tease about how we cope with life’s sorrows.
