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Oversized Paperback. Condition: VG. Oversized paperback.
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Hardcover. Condition: VG. Hayward Cirker was the founder and president of Dover Publications. From the Foreword: HAYWARD CIRKER's creative energy, intellectual curiosity, and genuine desire to benefit people through educational and entertaining books drew him irresistibly to a career in publishing. Having made this choice, however, he was equally drawn to another pursuit, the art of sketching and painting. Throughout his busy life he would, in any spare moment, give in to an artistic impulse that resulted in a steady stream of sketches, illustrations, paintings, and cartoons (often with captions) that reflected his broad and varied interests, his fascination with and concern for people, and an irrepressible sense of humor. Emerging from the Depression years as a young couple, sharing a love of books and an appreciation for their power to change and improve lives, Hayward and I made an early commitment to providing people with good and useful books at prices they could truly afford. With the aid of dedicated colleagues, over a period of six decades we built up a publishing list of over 7,500 titles that is internationally recognized for its quality and diversity. We have received much joy and satisfaction from the many letters sent to us from people of all ages worldwide expressing gratitude and delight with our publications. Selected from hundreds of sketchbooks, the illustrations in this book will perhaps provide you an insight into the sense and sensibilities of Hayward Cirker, a loving man of intriguing and magical dimensions. --BLANCHE CIRKER, March 2001.
