The Story of Silk
from worm spit to woven scarves
$40.06
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
25 September 2012
Summary
From Worm Spit to Wardrobe: The Story of Silk
Join author and photographer Richard Sobol as he picks up his camera once more and travels to a small village in Thailand for an in-depth exploration of the story of silk and the labor-intensive process of making it. From nurturing the silkworms to weaving the fabric and photographing the children as they proudly model the finished product, this first-person narrative, illustrated with richly detailed photographs, chronicles the amazing …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780763641658 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0763641650 |
| Series: | Traveling Photographer |
| Author: | Richard Sobol |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 25 September 2012 |
| Weight: | 431g |
| Dimensions: | 238mm x 262mm x 9mm |
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Critics Review
Readers will be surprised and entranced by the origins of this ubiquitous fabric. -Publishers Weekly
Crisp, bright photographs and a simple, personal narrative create a remarkably informative look at the process of silk production in a Thai village.—Kirkus ReviewsReaders will be surprised and entranced by the origins of this ubiquitous fabric.—Publishers WeeklyThe book is attractively designed, open and uncluttered, with a fine balance of text and color photos.—BooklistSilk boasts an attractive format, a clearly written text, and excellent photography, and it offers a fascinating glimpse of the Thai people and their unique industry. It will also serve as a fine companion volume to The Life of Rice.—School Library JournalWho knew a book about worm spit could be so interesting!—The Horn Book
About The Author
Richard Sobol
Richard Sobol, an author and award-winning photographer, is the creator of the Traveling Photographer series of children’s books. When not traveling, he is home in Massachusetts with his family.
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