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Beginning in 2007, PBS is broadcasting the famed Anne of Green Gables mini-series: Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea (also known as Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel) and Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story, All three mini-series will air at least eight times across America through 2008. How to plan, carve and paint your personal totem pole.
The film adaptations of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic novels about the red-haired orphan Anne Shirley were produced by Kevin Sullivan, and they star Megan Follows and the late Colleen Dewhurst. After its debut in 1985 the mini-series earned many awards, including an Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program, a Peabody for Distinguished Broadcasting and 10 Gemini awards. This well-illustrated guidebook includes the history of totem-pole carving and its West Coast native traditions, techniques and patterns. It examines the historic and modern tools involved. And it also presents great ideas for carving a totem pole, whether with traditional designs or more personal folk-art motifs.
The Anne of Green Gables Storybook is a special book adaptation of Montgomery's original novel. Based on the Sullivan film production, it is illustrated with 76 delightful full-color photographs from the television series. This briefer version has the complete Anne of Green Gables story line in simple language for younger readers. Carving instructor Wayne Hill reveals how to select the right wood and use the correct tools to best advantage. Artist Jimi McKee shows how to create drawings and templates in authentic West Coast styles. There are also special notes on the meanings of figures, along with many instructions on paintingyour totem pole and recommendations for placement.
A folk-art family totem pole will be treasured for years to come. This handy illustrated guide includes all the background and information required to create one. Millions more fans young and old will welcome this endearing version of a children's classic.
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The most popular and internationally acclaimed Canadian novel ever written has come to the screen in a four-hour mini-series based on Lucy Maud Montgomery's original book about an unwanted orphan girl.
The series, produced by Kevin Sullivan and starring Colleen Dewhurst, Megan Follows and Richard Farnsworth, won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program and a Peabody Award for Distinguished Broadcasting for 1986.
Firefly Books has published a special adaptation of "Anne of Green Gables" for both younger readers and adults who have a heartfelt affection for the book. Containing the complete story line of the original and illustrated in full color with photographs from the film, this is a sparking and endearing version of a celebrated children's classic.
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A well-illustrated guidebook that includes the history of totem-pole carving and its West Coast native tradition, and instructions and ideas on how to design and carve a totem-pole as either a traditional design or in a personal folk-art motif.
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Just in time for the re-release of the award-winning TV mini-series.
Beginning in 2007, PBS is broadcasting the famed Anne of Green Gables mini-series: Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea (also known as Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel) and Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story. All three mini-series will air at least eight times across America through 2008.
The film adaptations of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic novels about the red-haired orphan Anne Shirley were produced by Kevin Sullivan, and they star Megan Follows and the late Colleen Dewhurst. After its debut in 1985 the mini-series earned many awards, including an Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program, a Peabody for Distinguished Broadcasting and 10 Gemini awards.
The Anne of Green Gables Storybook is a special book adaptation of Montgomery's original novel. Based on the Sullivan film production, it is illustrated with 76 delightful full-color photographs from the television series. This briefer version has the complete Anne of Green Gables story line in simple language for younger readers.
Millions more fans young and old will welcome this endearing version of a children's classic.