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   Stone Is Not Cold

   M Sasek

   Miroslav Šašek brings famous sculptures to life in this irreverent vintage children’s book circa 1961. The subdued black-and-grey drawings are nonetheless infinitely playful and lively, a feat of contrasts that reflects Šašek’s rare gift for visual storytelling.

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