Michael bedard great white hype art print sitting ducks framed matted 30x33. Sitting ducks by michael bedard english paperback book. Sitting ducks by michael bedard an apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Sitting ducks is a lithograph created by the poster artist michael bedard in 1977. Jun 25, 2001 michael bedard has received worldwide acclaim for his humerous and allegorical paintings featuring his now famous duck characters. Sitting ducks first appeared in 2001 in europe, later debuting in united states on cartoon network, in australia on abc, in canada on ytv, in. Denture adventure sitting ducks paperback november 4, 2002 by michael bedard author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Michael bedard art for sale 10 listings michael bedard art for sale 10 listings. Three ducks are relaxing in the sun on white chairs by the poolside, one looks up and notices two bullet holes in the wall. Jun 25, 2001 day after day, brand new ducks roll off a giant assembly line operated by alligators at the colossal duck factory. He has created many endearing characters, but it was the hatching of his hugely appealing ducks that brought bedard to international fame with sitting ducks becoming one of the bestselling posters ever. Buy a discounted paperback of sitting ducks online from australias leading online bookstore. Freds meltdown sitting ducks paperback import, 2003. Award and the canadian library associations book of the year award for children.
Description and interpretation of michael bedard s signature painting sitting ducks. At first, the waterfowl dont seem to have a prayer. Canadian author michael bedard has written awardwinning mystery and suspense novels such as redwork, about the bond between two young children and an old man who practices alchemy, and a darker magic and painted devil, two books that investigate the limits of evil. Dec 30, 2009 the ducks and allegators are drawn with very expressive looks much like the claymation wallace and gromit movie series by ardman productions. Sitting ducks by michael bedard, michael bedard kirkus. Sitting ducks has become my new favorite childrens book. Get the best deals on michael bedard art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. Sitting ducks by michael bedard duck art, whimsical art. Day after day, brand new ducks roll off a giant assembly line operate. Its a prosperous concern operated under the stern gaze of a gang of alligators.
Sitting ducks is an american childrens animated television series based on the 1970s sitting ducks lithograph and the 1998 childrens book of the same name, created by the poster artist michael. Michael bedard books list of books by author michael bedard. In japan, bedard is thought of in almost superstar status, beginning with a series of commercials that he did for akai in the 1980s, continuing his success with the santa claus brothers magazine covers and culminating with his successful sitting ducks television show and merchandising campaign. Two time caldecott award winning illustrator barbara cooneys richly detailed oil paintings enhance the moving story of dickinsons extraordinary private life.
Best known for his poster illustrations, bedard makes his debut in picture books with a wonderful story about an oddcouple friendship between a factoryemployed. Now that we have kids, i came across the book and my 3yr. Sitting ducks by michael bedard 20010625 michael bedard on. Sep 11, 2009 sitting ducks by michael bedard an assignment from my thesis class. Young readers will find out in this hilarious picture book about a very unlikely friendship.
The show lasted for two seasons each comprising thirteen episodes, with the last episode. See all books authored by michael bedard, including emily, and sitting ducks, and more on. Sitting ducks by michael bedard 2001, paperback for sale. Readers will find that bedards charming story demystifies the person and offers some understanding of her odd behavior. Sitting duck by michael bedard vintage framed art poster 1982. Buy sitting ducks by michael bedard online at alibris. Michael bedard is one of the worlds most popular and successful pop artists. Rare original large michael bedard duck soup signed. Booktopia has sitting ducks, with free poster by michael bedard. Apr 07, 2018 sitting ducks by michael bedard duration. Sitting duck by michael bedard vintage framed art poster large 1982 80s art. His novels include stained glass, a darker magic, painted devil, and redwork, which received the governor generals literary award and the canadian library associations book of the year award for children. His most wellknown poster, sitting ducks, ranks among the topselling and most widely recognized images in the history of this medium.
He has also written biographies for children of writers emily dickinson and. Sitting ducks by michael bedard an assignment from my thesis class. Sitting ducks by michael bedard estimated delivery 312 business days format paperback condition brand new description can a duck and an alligator grow fond of each other in an alligatoreat duck world. Sitting ducks is geared toward the childrens market, but many adults will recognize authorillustrator michael bedard s artwork. Sep, 2015 all four videos on michael bedard s sitting ducks paintings in just one film. One day an alligator factory worker discovers a little duck that has slipped through the system and the two become good friends. Readers will find that bedard s charming story demystifies the person and offers some understanding of her odd behavior. Michael bedard author of emily goodreads share book. Bedards 1998 book, sitting ducks isbn 0399228470 has the plot that alligators hatch ducks in a duck factory, then send them to ducktown.
Michael bedard, sitting duck, one of my alltime favorite prints. Best known for his poster illustrations, bedard makes his debut in picture books with a wonderful story about an oddcouple friendship between a factoryemployed alligator and factoryhatched duck. Born in windsor, canada, michael now resides with his family in topanga, a. Sitting ducks by michael bedard english paperback book free shipping. Get the best deals on michael bedard art drawings when you shop the largest online. It depicts a literal interpretation of the idiom sitting duck. Bedards satirical picture book debut features his poster duck, who, with his many cloned brethren, figure here as the product of the colossal duck factory. Sitting ducks sitting ducks by michael bedard fantastic fiction. But a strange twist of fate teaches bill a valuable lesson. Michael bedard has received worldwide acclaim for his humerous and allegorical paintings featuring his now famous duck characters.
Sitting ducks by michael bedard penguin random house canada. Get the best deals on michael bedard art drawings when you shop the largest online selection at. Description of michael bedard s contribution to art. Nov 04, 2002 born to be wild sitting ducks bedard, michael on.
Following the phenomenal success of sitting ducks, this is another cracking comedy adventure based on michael bedards bestselling book and hit tv series. Sitting ducks, by michael bedard the colossal duck factory produces newly hatched ducks daily, destined for the plates of hungry alligators. Michael bedard art drawings products for sale ebay. Michael bedard was born and raised in toronto, where he still lives. Based on the animated series of the cult picture book sitting ducks now on tv. Day after day, brand new ducks roll off a giant assembly line operated by alligators at the colossal duck.
Based on the animated series of the cult picture book sitting ducks now. Part of the series masterpieces of contemporary art. Michael bedard sitting ducks resin sculpture 1990 sculpture. The house rules is a large painting study by michael bedard for an original painting commission currently in progress. Michael parkes night and day night and day limited edition print. Sitting ducks first appeared in 2001 in europe, later debuting in united states on cartoon network. Sitting ducks by michael bedard 1998, hardcover for sale. Sitting ducks by michael bedard, 9780698118973, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sep 30, 2012 description and interpretation of michael bedard s signature painting sitting ducks. Rather than being snapped up, literally, the little duck.
Sitting ducks is an american childrens animated television series based on the 1970s sitting ducks lithograph and the 1998 childrens book of the same name, created by the poster artist michael bedard. Sitting ducks first appeared in 2001 in europe, later debuting in united states on cartoon. They are loaded into trucks and taken to ducktown, where they are fattened up in preparation for their final destinationinto the stomachs of alligators. The sitting ducks series description of michael bedards contribution to art.
Everything proceeds smoothly, until the day one of the alligators decides to take a wayward duck home. About the author michael bedard has received worldwide acclaim for his humerous and allegorical paintings featuring his now famous duck characters. Michael bedard has 30 books on goodreads with 3629 ratings. Poster itself doesnt appear to have any issues other than a small wrinkle. Day after day, brand new ducks roll off a giant assembly line operated by alligators at the colossal duck factory. Sitting ducks by michael bedard goodreads share book. Bedard pits the iconic, yellowbilled white ducks featured in his posters against a carnivorous world in this alligatory allegory. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Done in photoshop and after effects compositing and animation. Sitting ducks is geared toward the childrens market, but many adults will recognize authorillustrator michael bedards artwork. I plan to buy it for all the birthdays coming up in my sons preschool class but im really buying it for their parents.
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