Paul Thurlby's Alphabet [Hardcover]

Discover an alphabet like no other!

In his first picture book, graphic artist Paul Thurlby presents a stunning alphabet that helps to make the shape of each letter memorable. From an awesome A to a zippy Z, this is the perfect ABC book for the young and hip.Is there any new way left to present the alphabet? The answer is “yes”, as this graphic artist demonstrates when he applies his retro style to the ABCs. . . . Skillfully constructed and cleverly composed, it's an awesome alphabet book that adults will also appreciate.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Slick, retro-modern design and some cheeky vocabulary choices are the main appeal of this straightforward alphabet book. As a child's introduction to the alphabet and corresponding vocabulary, this is a serviceable addition. However, Thurlby's primary fans will be adults intent on applying an eye for haute design to the acquisition of their children's books and playthings.
—School Library Journal

Commercial illustrator Thurlby makes his picture book debut, bringing his self-described “retro-modern, mid-twentieth-century” look to an impressive alphabet book.
—The Horn Book

Thurlby's pop imagery and millennial vocabulary should grab young imaginations.
—Publishers Weekly

As is the custom with most such books, we travel in orderly fashion from A to B to C and onward, but here most letters take the shape of an object or idea-or the object or idea takes the shape of the letter, depending-with results that are both surprising and refreshing.
—Wall Street Journal

Each of Thurlby's letters is meticulously conceived — he often uses old books and pieces of paper for backgrounds, and his art has a very stylized, retro feel.
—PRI's The World

In his first picture book, Paul Thurlby makes the most of palette, type and composition...Children may pick up this whimsical volume to learn l£S