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Cartooning the Landscape

Name: Cartooning the Landscape
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Book Synopsis: One of the singular talents in landscape design, Chip Sullivan has shared his expertise through a seemingly unusual medium that, at second glance, makes perfect sense--the comic strip. For years Sullivan entertained readers of Landscape Architecture Magazine with comic strips that ingeniously illustrated significant concepts and milestones in the creation of our landscapes. These strips gained a large following among architects and illustrators, and now those original works, as well as additional strips created just for this book, are collected in Cartooning the Landscape.

Framed by a loose narrative in which a young man’s search for wisdom is fulfilled by a comics shop owner who instructs him not only in the essentials of illustrating but in how to see, the book takes us on a whirlwind series of journeys. We visit the living sculptures of the Tree Circus on California’s Highway 17, the vast network of tunnels and fortifications--almost an underground city--of France’s Maginot Line, and take a trip through time that reveals undeniable parallels between the Emperor Hadrian’s re-creation of the Elysian Fields and, of all things, the iconic theme parks of Walt Disney. Sullivan immerses us in the artist’s concepts and tools, from the Claude mirror and the camera obscura to the role of optical illusion in art. He shows us how hot air balloons introduced aerial perspective and reveals exhibition effects that portended everything from Cinerama to Smell-O-Vision.

Sullivan’s book is also a plea, in an era increasingly dominated by digitally rendered images, for a new appreciation of the art of hand drawing. The proof of this craft’s value lies in the hundreds of Sullivan’s panels collected in this passionate, humorous, always illuminating tour of the rich landscape surrounding us.

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Ready to embark on an artistic adventure like no other? Introducing "Cartooning the Landscape," the captivating book that combines landscape design with the power of the comic strip. Written by renowned landscape expert Chip Sullivan, this book takes you on a journey filled with ingenious illustrations and fascinating concepts that will revolutionize the way you see the world around you.

Step into a world where creativity meets wisdom in unexpected ways. Join a young man in his quest for knowledge as he learns from a comics shop owner, who not only teaches him the essentials of illustrating but also how to truly see. As you flip through the pages, you'll be transported to mesmerizing destinations like the Tree Circus and the legendary fortifications of France's Maginot Line.

Travel through time and explore the remarkable parallels between Emperor Hadrian's re-creation of the Elysian Fields and the iconic theme parks of Walt Disney. Discover the artist's indispensable tools, from the fascinating Claude mirror and camera obscura to the enchanting art of optical illusion. Get a glimpse of how aerial perspective was introduced by hot air balloons and how it influenced the future of art and entertainment.

In an era dominated by digital images, "Cartooning the Landscape" serves as a heartfelt plea for the revival of hand drawing as an art form. Chip Sullivan showcases the undeniable value of this craft through hundreds of meticulously crafted panels that will leave you captivated, inspired, and craving for more.

If you're ready to embark on a thought-provoking journey that will expand your perspective on both landscape design and artistic expression, don't miss out on the opportunity to own "Cartooning the Landscape." Enhance your understanding, embrace your creativity, and see the world with new eyes. Click here to order your copy now.

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