Action Jackson

Written by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan · Illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker

Witness the creation of a masterpiece as an artist transforms chaos into art.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Step into the studio of Jackson Pollock on a pivotal spring morning as he embarks on creating his iconic canvas, Number 1, 1950. Through lyrical storytelling and vibrant illustrations, explore the artist's unique process and the vibrant world that inspired his groundbreaking work. What drives Pollock's creative genius, and how does he capture the essence of chaos on canvas? Discover the passion and innovation behind a masterpiece that changed the art world forever.

From the publisher

One late spring morning the American artist Jackson Pollock began work on the canvas that would ultimately come to be known as Number 1, 1950 (Lavender Mist). Award-winning authors Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan use this moment as the departure point for a unique picture book about a great painter and the way in which he worked. Their lyrical text, drawn from Pollock’s own comments and those made by members of his immediate circle, is perfectly complemented by vibrant watercolors by Robert Andrew Parker that honor his spirit of the artist without imitating his paintings. A photographic reproduction of the finished painting, a short biography, a bibliography, and a detailed list of notes and sources that are fascinating reading in their own right make this an authoritative as well as beautiful book for readers of all ages. Action Jackson is a Sibert Honor Book, a New York Times Best Book of the Year, and a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year.