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Moby-Dick in Pictures: One Drawing for Every Page Paperback – October 11, 2011

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A collection of illustrations inspired by lines from every single page of the 552-page Signet Classics paperback edition of Herman Melville's Moby-Dick

Inspired by one of the world’s greatest novels, Ohio artist Matt Kish set out on an epic voyage of his own one day in August 2009. More than one hundred and fifty years following the original publication of Moby-Dick, Kish began illustrating Herman Melville’s classic, creating images based on text selected from every page of the 552-page Signet Classics paperback edition. Completely self-taught, Kish refused to set any boundaries for the artwork and employed a deliberately low-tech approach in response to the increasing popularity of born-digital art and literature. He used found pages torn from old, discarded books, as well as a variety of mediums, including ballpoint pen, marker, paint, crayon, ink, and watercolor. By layering images on top of existing words and images, Kish has crafted a visual masterpiece that echoes the layers of meaning in Melville’s narrative. In retrospect, Kish says he feels as foolhardy as Ishmael, the novel’s narrator, and as obsessed as Captain Ahab in his quest for the great white whale. “I see now that the project was an attempt to fully understand this magnificent novel, to walk through every sun-drenched word, to lift up all the hatches and open all the barrels, to smell, taste, hear, and see every seabird, every shark, every sailor, every harpooner, and every whale,” he says. “It was a hard thing, a very painful thing, but the novel now lives inside me in a away it never could have before.” Kish spent nearly every day for eighteen months toiling away in a small closet he converted into an art studio. In order to share the work with family and friends, he started the blog “One Drawing for Every page of Moby-Dick,” where he posted art and brief description about his process on a daily basis.
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    October 11, 2011
  5. Dimensions
    10 x 2 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1935639137
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1935639138
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“Not so much honored as reimagined, Moby-Dick in Kish's hands is the vertiginous immersive experience Melville intended.”
—Bookforum

“In an age of soulless, cookie-cutter computer illustrations, Matt Kish's intense and obsessive drawings, paintings, and montages are a riotous delight. Kish's artwork renews our age-old love of expressive handmade imagery. He humanizes his material in way that has all but disappeared from the design scene. It's great to see that passion again.”
—Paula Scher, Pentagram

“[A] wondrous compendium . . . sometimes vibrant, sometimes somber, Kish’s images are relentlessly fresh and eye-catching . . . Even the least visual readers will feel energized by Kish’s artistry and his obvious passion for Melville’s work.”
—Library Journal

"Conjuring the frenetic energy of tempest-tossed waves so integral to Moby-Dick's setting, the artist's bold, full-page drawings in highly saturated colors illustrate passages he's called out, but also extend the narrative to suggest that modern-day man hungers to fulfill his self-proclaimed destiny every bit as much as the legendary whalers did....clearly infused with an intense joy that only comes from following one's heart."
—ForeWord Book Reviews

"Woven of equal parts visual mastery and creative bravery, Moby-Dick in Pictures is a treasure in and of itself, one that not only pays homage to Melville, but also reimagines what it means to embark on a modern-day epic voyage of creative restlessness."
—The Atlantic

"Kish has done something really fascinating [in Moby-Dick in Pictures]. He has not only re-imagined Moby Dick for a modern audience. He has also slyly, almost imperceptibly, yanked this nineteenth century novel into the twenty-first century, underlining its relevance for the post-post-modern world. These illustrations are not simply a sideshow to the novel: they are a well-thought out pleasure that enhances the enjoyment and understanding of Melville’s work."
—The Rumpus

"Moby-Dick in Pictures: One Drawing for Every Page gathers his magnificent lo-fi drawings in a 600-page visual masterpiece of bold, breathtaking full-page illustrations that captivate eye, heart, and mind, inviting you to rediscover the Melville classic in entirely new ways."
—Brainpickings

"The overall impact of Moby-Dick in Pictures is stunning..."
—The Oregonian

About the Author

Matt Kish was born in 1969 and lives in the middle of Ohio. After stints as a cafeteria cook, a hospital registrar, a bookstore manager, and an English teacher, he ended up as a librarian. He draws as often as he can, often with whatever he can find. He has tried his hand at 35mm black-and-white photography (with real film and real chemicals), making comics and zines, a bit of collage, and lots of pen and ink. Moby-Dick is his favorite novel.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tin House Books; First American Edition (October 11, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 600 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1935639137
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1935639138
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.34 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 2 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 92

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Garbage. Get it from the library before buying.
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Garbage. Get it from the library before buying.
This is the kind of book that gives art a bad name. There is absolutely no skill or beauty in the pictures drawn here. The author for some odd reason has chosen to draw on recycled paper with circuit diagrams on them. Would it have killed him to buy some cheap white paper from Costco or a dollar store? Please see the four attached photos I took.I wasn't expecting Vermeer when I picked this up, but I did expect professional quality drawings from a published book. I was hoping it would be at least the quality of a good illustrated children's novel like the Harry Potter series or any of the books of Roald Dahl. If you must get this, get it from the library as I did. I'm so glad I didn't drop 40 bucks for this doorstop.
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Joe Blanda
5.0 out of 5 stars The Great American Novel Illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2013
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I first read "Moby Dick" while preparing/cramming to go grad school at UT Austin. I knew I'd never get through the required reading list of a class I wanted to take if I didn't start early. Wound up not going to grad school after all, but during that summer I read so many great books that would've escaped me otherwise. Now comes "Moby-Dick in Pictures" (Tin House Books), an amazing re-imagination of the original by Matt Kish, consisting of his very colorful, inventive illustrations using all sorts of common & found materials, alongside snippets from the novel . . . sort of "Classics Illustrated" for the 21st century. You don't need to reread or have previous experience with "Moby Dick" to enjoy Kish's take on one of the greatest books ever written. He's an endlessly fertile illustrator who breathes new life into this sadly neglected example of Melville's genius. This book is not for dummies. It's actually quite beautiful. To fit it in my budget, I scrimped and bought the soft-cover edition, still rather large & heavy at 552 pages, and not cheap. Reader's with deeper pockets might prefer the hardbound edition. It would be a permanent & welcome edition to any library. Either way, you won't be disappointed.
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quirky grandma
5.0 out of 5 stars Moby Dick is born again!
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2011
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Moby Dick in Pictures is absolutely splendid, and may well become as much of a classic as its namesake. By all means go for the hardcover in slipcase. The book is a series of images using techniques such as collage, drawing, paint, inks, markers - all on "repurposed" papers that give a richness to the overall effect. Each image responds to a small exerpt from a page of the novel. Sometimes the images are clearly representative, sometimes they arise more from the emotional impact or visceral response to the quotation. Each is worth spending time to asorb. Especially if you are into altered books or collage, or edgy art that falls into the brut or naked or naive categories, you'll probably love this one as much as I.
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Kay Ayim
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2014
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This is an interesting and breathtaking project that really brings Melville's text to life. Each page contains a piece of artwork that is based on a single quote from the corresponding text of *Moby Dick". The art doesn't illustrate the novel, rather it depicts the emotion and meaning of the selected quotes. Every single page offers a new and different view of what is happening in the story. The prints in the book are vivid and clear, and you really get a sense of the artist's connection with the text. Adding to the uniqueness of the collective work, each piece is done on "found paper" (i.e., pages from old books, magazines, manuals, etc.). This gives the project yet another dimension, and makes it that much more fascinating.
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David Crumm
5.0 out of 5 stars True Melville Fans Must See This Book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017
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Question: Are you fascinated by Melville's classic tale of the sea, Moby Dick? If you are, then you know the novel is a deep adventure in reading, American history, spiritual reflection and—well, many of us develop a life-long fascination with the novel and keep turning back to the classic in many forms. If that sounds like you—or a person you love—then this book is a perfect gift.

My wife and I bought this for our adult son for Christmas. He's someone who has kept turning back to Melville repeatedly throughout his life and this book seemed like an absolutely astonishing creative tangent from the core narrative. When he opened the book on Christmas day, he was thrilled and he was generous enough to let us spend time with the book as well.

The book is tangible proof that some readers of the classic keep diving into the depths of this masterwork for various levels of reflection. Artist Matt Kish is obviously a kindred spirit to all of us who feel that way. I'm nothing short of stunned at the day-by-day, page-by-page illustrations Kish spun out of the novel.

This isn't for everyone. But if you match the description I've outlined, above, then this is a perfect gift for yourself or someone you love.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Completely Unique Take on Moby Dick
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2014
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What a fascinating journey creative! Reading the foreward, as a way of understanding Kish's motivation made this a rich experience.
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dierdra fleury
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration and Awe
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2012
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It was wonderful to receive this book. It is a book we find ourselves opening and spending time with it daily and is a treasure to have in our art collection. I love the quality of line in the artwork and Kish's illustrative telling of the text. It is extra amazing when one considers that Kish did an illustration a day to create this work. The entire work is a thoughtful gift of respect and a present day visual interpretation of a time honored classic.

I am looking forward to watching the progress of Matt Kish's career as an illustrator.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Seller took great care with shipping item so it came in wonderful shape.
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It is a gift for my Grandson to open his mind to the classics.
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World Leader Pretend
5.0 out of 5 stars Joyita
Reviewed in Spain on May 16, 2019
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Tengo más de 1000 libros en mi casa (en casa de mi madre también hay una buena cantidad). Bueno, pues éste lo tengo entre mis 10 más bonitos. Aquí no estoy valorando el libro de Moby Dick (a mí me encanta. Otros lo considerarán "un tostón") sino la edición y los dibujos de Matt Kish... que me encantan. Son raros, raros. También muy recomendable "Heart of darkness" de Conrad que lo ilustra Kish.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Oltre Kish
Reviewed in Italy on February 21, 2017
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L'opera supera i confini dell'arte di Matt Kish, perché esplora fin nel ventre della balena, novello Giona, il capolavoro di Melville. E lo fa in modo splendido. Imperdibile.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the best
Reviewed in Germany on October 2, 2014
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Arjun Basu
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2012
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There are no words for this. The ambition of this thing, the sheer magnitude of this, and how this ambition perfectly matches the themes of the book, wow. It's hard to write a review of something when that something leaves your speechless. You can get lost in this for hours and hours, and find yourself in a kind of narcotic haze. A tremendous achievement.

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Cecilia Orallo González
5.0 out of 5 stars Un libro maravilloso
Reviewed in Spain on September 27, 2017
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Magníficas ilustraciones. Ete libro es una verdadera obra de arte y un regalo perfecto para los amantes de Moby Dick
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