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  • Published: 24 April 2023
  • ISBN: 9781644212677
  • Imprint: Seven Stories Press
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $39.99

Mistakes

What's Wrong with the Picture & Other Puzzles



A clever and quirky puzzle book from the legendary graphic designer is a blast for kids and caregivers.

A clever and quirky puzzle book from the legendary graphic designer is a blast for kids and caregivers.

With every page of colorful, original illustration, MistakEs invites young readers to spot what’s not right. Whose feet are sticking out of the blanket at the end of the bed? Which turtle isn’t like the rest? One clock doesn’t work—can you find it?
 
These are just some of the funny, off-kilter puzzles and challenges artist Seymour Chwast presents for your amusement and instruction. Kids—and parents and siblings and teachers and librarians—will love spending time finding the mistakes. Includes an answer key in the back. 

  • Published: 24 April 2023
  • ISBN: 9781644212677
  • Imprint: Seven Stories Press
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $39.99

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Praise for Mistakes

“For over half a century, Seymour has been creating small graphic miracles. His skill in combining a unique drawing skill with brilliant typography is unique in our professional practice and a whole lot of fun to look at.” – Milton Glaser
“If there were more of Seymour Chwast's wit and humor in the world that we live in today the prospects for the future would be as bright and colorful as in Arno’s world 200 years from now.” – Steven Heller
“Seymour Chwast is a master of drawing and storytelling, wryly observing our lives with humor and wisdom, reminding us, with the lightest touch, what is important in this world of ours.” – Maira Kalman
“This is more than a wonderfully illustratred children’s story about a boy who befriends a bird and prevails over the future electronic order. It is a most beautiful work of art for both young and old.” – Ben Cohen
“Stylized, highly entertaining cartoon artwork . . . . A cautionary tale for our automating times.” – Kirkus Reviews