The dot and the line norton juster pdf

The dot and the line a straight line falls in love with a dot and develops his talents to form all kinds of geometric shapes in order to win her affections. Written by norton juster, the master of wordplay who wrote the childrens classic the phantom tollbooth, this diminutive volume is much more. The dot and the line by norton juster pages unbound. Adapted in 1965 into an animated short film for metrogoldwynmayer. Originally published in 1963, and back just in time for valentines day, the dot and the line. Norton juster is one of the most influential and beloved childrens books authors of our time. A romance in lower mathematics public library the quirky and infinitely wonderful love story that unfolds in a onedimensional universe called lineland where women are dots and men are lines. Norton juster the phantom tollbooth illustrated by jules feiffer to andy and kenny, who waited so patiently. A romance in lower mathematics is a book written and illustrated by norton juster, first published by random house in 1963. A romance in lower mathematics, was also adapted to the screen. Norton has appeared at numerous schools, libraries, and conferences across the country, where he talks to students. On finding the girl who is perfect from every direction. The hello, goodbye window illustrated by chris raschka.

The dot and the line a romance in lower mathematics by n. Chuck jones the dot and the line celebrates geometry. A romance in lower mathematics the circle is not the kindest circle around, its true, but this chuck jonesdirected animation is a captivating story on multiple levels. He is best known as an author of childrens books, notably for the phantom tollbooth and the dot and the line. Book jacket shows wear, book in wonderful condition, edges of cover show wear from shelf storage. A romance in lower mathematics by norton juster once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was hopelessly in love with a beautiful dot. A romance in lower mathematics by norton juster the phantom tollbooth once again bursts on. The dot and the line, a romance in lower mathematics looks like a picture book one might read to a toddler at bedtime. It tells of the uptight line and his quest to get the dot. A romance in lower mathematics by norton juster is absolutely delightful, featuring a love triangle between a sensible. Norton juster is best known for his beloved childrens novel the phantom tollbooth, a mainstay of bestseller, mustread, and critically acclaimed lists of books for young people. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. A line falls hopelessly in love with a dot, but she cares only for a squiggle. Norton juster is an architect and planner, professor emeritus of design at hampshire college, and the author of a number of highly acclaimed childrens books, including the dot and the line, which was made into an academy awardwinning animated film.

Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Norton juster books list of books by author norton juster. Norton juster is a dedicated mathematician whose efforts. Norton juster cotsen childrens library princeton university. If so, you might love this literary work of his, a math fable.

But hell have to learn to bend before shell notice him. A romance of many dimensions, in which the protagonist visits a onedimensional universe called lineland, where women are dots and men are lines. A romance in lower mathematics is, unlike the phantom tollbooth, a picture book rather than an illustrated childrens novel. There are still a number of people who attribute that catastrophic event directly to his birth.

Winner of the academy award for animated short film in 1965, and adapted from the celebrated book by norton juster, bestknown for phantom tollbooth, this. The dot and the line by norton juster paperback a romance. But the dot, though perfect in every way, only had eyes for a wild and unkempt squiggle. A romance in lower mathematics by norton juster online at alibris. Based on a book written by norton juster, the dot and the line tells the story of a romance between two geometric shapestaking the archetypal narrative trajectory of boy meets girl, loses girl, wins girl in the. The upright line quickly gains the sympathies of the. A romance in lower mathematics, now reissued for valentines day, is a fraction of the length of tollbooth. Interview with norton juster about the phantom tollbooth. A romance in lower mathematics by norton juster the phantom tollbooth once again bursts on the scene.

The animated short above, the dot and the line, directed by the great chuck jones and narrated by english actor robert morley, won an oscar in 1965 for best animated short film. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. The hello, goodbye window was named the 2006 caldecott medal winner. The dot and the line was something that popped into my head one day, doing a little thinking about myself, not so much architecturally as socially. A friend recommended it to me and i borrowed her copy and could not stop gushing about it.

He collaborated with sheldon harnick on the libretto for an opera based on the phantom tollbooth. Norton juster born june 2, 1929 is an american academic, architect, and popular writer. A simple line attempts to woo his true love, a dot, away from the unkempt squiggle she prefers. Dot and the line norton juster first edition signed. A romance of many dimensions, in which the protagonist visits a onedimensional universe called lineland, where women are dots and men are lines in 1965, the animator chuck jones and the mgm. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Please ask questions before bidding as no refund is offered. Perhaps best known for his childrens classic the phantom tollbooth, his writing has touched generations of young readers, sparking a love of literature in many of them. It tells of the uptight line and his quest to get the dot to fall in love with him. Books by norton juster author of the phantom tollbooth.

A 1965 romance in lower mathematics by norton juster. Norton juster norton juster is an architect and planner and the author of a number of highly acclaimed childrens books, including the dot and the line, which was made into an academy awardwinning film. The dot and the line a romance in lower mathematics by. Once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was h. Its suitable for an even younger audience although some of the jokes are subtle and is full of delightful visual puns constructed by juster. Some rubbing to the boards, else near fine in a very good price clipped dust jacket. A romance in lower mathematics 9781587170669 by juster, norton and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. He grew up in brooklyn, studied architecture at the university of pennsylvania, and spent a year in liverpool, england, on a fulbright scholarship. Wordplay and puns abound in this cute little story that chronicles the love triangle of a dot, a line, and a squiggle. In 1963, two years after he penned his timeless classic the phantom tollbooth, norton juster wrote and illustrated the dot and the line. Norton juster biography list of works, study guides. Based on a book written by norton juster, the dot and the line tells the story of a romance between two geometric shapestaking the archetypal narrative trajectory of boy meets girl, loses girl, wins. I just wanted to let you know, i had been looking for a copy of the dot and the line by norton juster chuck jones animated version for some time, and was surprised and excited when i read on mathematical fiction that it. A romance in lower mathematics isbn 1587170663 is a book written and illustrated by norton juster, first published by random house in 1963.

Using only black and red, juster tells the poignant yet humorous tale of a straight line in love with a red dot, and the line s attempts to woo her. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The dot and the line by norton juster is one such book. Norton juster was born on june 2, 1929 in brooklyn, new york, just prior to the great depression. Winner of the academy award for animated short film in 1965, and adapted from the celebrated book by norton juster, bestknown for phantom tollbooth, this is the dot and the line. In addition to the phantom tollbooth, norton juster has written the dot and the line, a. All of the line s romantic dreams were in vain, until he. It is a book that will make you chuckle, will make you want to cheer for the line and will make you want to go to your loved one and say, i love you over and over again. Norton juster books, author biography, and reading level. The dot and the line a romance in lower mathematics by juster, norton.