His books venture into new territory with a contemporary feeling that is stimulating for adults as well as children. Personally, I feel that if Harlin Quist errs, he errs on the side of the angels. Quist's visually brilliant fantasy-oriented materials are exciting forays into often uncharted areas, and for this reason they have frequently offended the children's book establishment. Seuss and Milton Glaser as individual creators But a discussion seems long overdue of that most innovative and controversial of children's book publisher's, Harlan Quist. Previously I have sung the praises of such as Maurice Sendak, E.B. For whether a child is dealt a death blow to the imagination such as Dick, Jane and Spot, or provided with a stimulating reading experience may determine the course of literacy for his adult life. "Any person seriously concerned with books and the future of literacy must address himself to the matter of children's books. In a very good dust jacket, with rubbing to the surface. Slim square quarto Black cloth over boards with a white ink stamped title on the spine, and an embossed title on the front cover.
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