The dot and the line by norton juster books

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 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. Dot and the line norton juster first edition signed. Some rubbing to the boards, else near fine in a very good price clipped dust jacket. Norton juster the dot and the line video the englewood. 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. But the dot, though perfect in every way, only had eyes for a wild and unkempt squiggle. A romance in lower mathematics norton juster, author, chronicle books, author, n. Tollbooth, the prospect of a norton juster visit is a.

Animator chuck jones adapted the dot and the line into an animated short film that won the 1965 academy award. Once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was hopelessly in love with a beautiful dot. A romance in lower mathematics, was also adapted to the screen. Juster, the son of an architect, went on to study architecture at the university of pennsylvania.

A romance in lower mathematics isbn 1587170663 is a book written and illustrated by norton juster, first published by random. Interview with norton juster about the phantom tollbooth. The dot and the line, a romance in lower mathematics looks like a picture book one might read to a toddler at bedtime. Juster lives with his wife in western massachusetts.

Whatever we learn has a purpose and whatever we do affects everything and everyone else, if even in the tiniest way. A romance in lower mathematics is, unlike the phantom tollbooth, a picture book rather than an illustrated childrens novel. He is best known as an author of childrens books, notably for the phantom tollbooth and the dot and the line. A romance in lower mathematics, was a book written by norton juster, published by random house in 1963. All of the lines romantic dreams were in vain, until he discovered. Originally published in 1963, and back just in time for valentines day, the dot and the line. Filled with amusing illustrations and line drawings, norton justers enchanting linear love story has sold more than 225,000 copies since it was first published in 1963. On finding the girl who is perfect from every direction. Norton juster is one of the most influential and beloved childrens books authors of our time. 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. He has collaborated with sheldon harnick on the libretto for an opera based on the phantom tollbooth. A romance in lower mathematics isbn is a book written and illustrated by norton juster, first published by random. With this reissue, a whole new audience will discover the hilarious geometries of love, just in time for valentines day. 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.

He is best known as an author of childrens books, notably for the phantom tollbooth and the dot and the line contents. Norton juster has written numerous childrens books, including the phantom tollbooth, the dot and the line, and most recently, the hello, goodbye window. A romance in lower mathematics isbn 1587170663 is a book written and illustrated by norton juster, first published by random house in 1963. His father, samuel juster, was jewish and born in romania, and. Have you read the phantom tollbooth by norton juster. 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. Written by norton juster, the master of wordplay who wrote the childrens classic the phantom tollbooth, this diminutive volume is much more. Books by norton juster writers similar to norton juster.

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. In addition to the phantom tollbooth, juster has also penned a number of other highly acclaimed childrens books, including the dot and the line, which was made into an academy awardwinning animated film, and the recent the hello, goodbye window, illustrated by chris raschka, which was awarded a caldecott medal. Books by norton juster author of the phantom tollbooth. Norton juster biography list of works, study guides. Interview with norton juster about the phantom tollbooth and. A romance in lower mathematics by norton juster online at alibris. Using only black and red, juster tells the poignant yet humorous tale of a straight line in love with a red dot, and the lines attempts to woo her. In 1965, the book was adapted into an equally charming. He grew up in brooklyn, studied architecture at the university of pennsylvania, and spent a year in liverpool, england, on a fulbright scholarship. There are still a number of people who attribute that catastrophic event directly to his birth. Sep 16, 2019 the dot and the line, a romance in lower mathematics looks like a picture book one might read to a toddler at bedtime. He opened his own firm and within a few years moved to western massachusetts where he practiced for many years, collaborating. The dot and the line by norton juster, 9781587170669, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Norton juster books, author biography, and reading level. A romance in lower mathematics a love triangle between a line, a circle, and a squiggle has been reissued for todays children to discover anew. Other books he has written include the 1963 story the dot and the line. 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. Norton juster was born on june 2, 1929 in brooklyn, new york, just prior to the great depression. His father, samuel juster, was jewish and born in romania, and became an. A romance in lower mathematics 9781587170669 by juster, norton and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Now, with newfound selfexpression, he can be anything he wants to bea square, a triangle, a parallelogramand thats just. Why, when a housefly flaps his wings, a breeze goes round the world. Juster was born in brooklyn on june 2, 1929 to samuel juster, a romanianborn jew who assiduously worked his way founding his own architectural firm, and minnie silberman, a polishjewish woman who managed the.

It tells of the uptight line and his quest to get the dot to fall in love with him. The story was definitely inspired by flatland, but youve left out an important fact by not noting that the film was directly based on justers book. Norton juster was born in 1929 in brooklyn, new york, and spent his childhood there. 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. 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. Its suitable for an even younger audience although some of the jokes are subtle and is full of delightful visual puns constructed by juster himself. The hello, goodbye window illustrated by chris raschka. Chuck jones the dot and the line celebrates geometry. 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. But the dot, though perfect in every way, only had eyes.

Share norton juster quotations about books, eyes and effort. He opened his own firm and within a few years moved to western massachusetts where he practiced for many. If so, you might love this literary work of his, a math fable. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The dot and the line by norton juster is one such book. The dot and the line by norton juster book cover, description, publication history. A romance in lower mathematics by norton juster the phantom tollbooth once again bursts on the scene. The dot and the line by norton juster fantastic fiction. Mar 30, 2019 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. Books by norton juster authors like norton juster what.

The hello, goodbye window was named the 2006 caldecott medal winner. Roald dahl, quentin blake madeleine lengle, keith scaife lewis carroll e b white shel silverstein maurice sendak l frank baum, robert sabuda lemony snicket t h white tom stoppard. Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab share on twitter. In 1963, two years after he penned his timeless classic the phantom tollbooth, norton juster wrote and illustrated the dot and the line. A romance in lower mathematics by norton juster, chronicle books, n. Justers first passion is architecture, which was the center of his career until his retirement in 1992. Norton juster born june 2, 1929 is an american academic, architect, and popular writer. A video interview with norton juster reading rockets. Norton juster is an architect and the author of other highly acclaimed childrens books, including the dot and the line, which was made into an academy awardwinning film, the hello, goodbye window, illustrated by chris raschka, which received the caldecott medal, and the odious ogre, also illustrated by jules feiffer.

Navy, juster began working as an architect in new york. Norton juster wrote and illustrated the dot and the line. Norton juster books list of books by author norton juster. Norton juster project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Norton juster audio books, best sellers, author bio. A 1965 romance in lower mathematics by norton juster. Norton juster the dot and the line video june 2, 2016 11.

Once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was h. Norton has appeared at numerous schools, libraries, and conferences across the country, where he talks to students, educators. Based on a book written by norton juster, the dot and the line tells the story of a romance between two geometric shapestaking the. Norton juster is an architect and the author of other highly acclaimed childrens books, including the dot and the line, the hello, goodbye window, illustrated by chris raschka, which received the caldecott medal, and the odious ogre, also illustrated by jules feiffer.