Synopses & Reviews
One of the most beloved stories of all timeThe Hockey Sweateris celebrated in this heartfelt recollection. Reflecting on the original short story and mortifying real-life moment that started it all, the account relates how the resulting film is as much about childhood emotions and the desire to fit in as it is about hockey, the clash of cultures, and a harkening to bygone times. Canadas tireless devotion to the film is illustrated, emphasizing how it is also loved by many more around the world. Delving into the artists notebooks, photographs, and memories, this record recreates the movies entire development, journeying back to the people and places that inspired its original imagery. The directors additional films and illustrations are also explored, chronicling a 40-year career and providing rich insights into the creative process.
Review
"This little unpretentious story about the influence of the Montreal Canadiens hockey team is probably the best-known and most beloved piece of writing throughout the Canadian provincesespecially Quebecshort of the national anthem." George Plimpton, The Norton Book of Sports
Review
"This Sweater is for You! is the new book written by Sheldon Cohen, providing a beautiful and fascinating glimpse into his creative process animating The Hockey Sweater." —Waterloo Chronicle (March 28, 2012)
Synopsis
A rare glimpse into an artist's mind, his toolbox, and the world of film animation The Sweater is one of the most beloved animated films of all time. Based on Roch Carrier's short story, also known as "The Hockey Sweater," the film recounts the most horrifying moment of the author's childhood. Sheldon Cohen adapted the story into animation and created a film that is as much about childhood emotions and the desire to fit in, as it is about hockey, the clash of cultures, and a harkening to bygone times. Now 30 years later, Sheldon delves into his notebooks, photographs, and memories to recreate the process he undertook to make The Sweater. He takes the reader on a journey back to Ste.-Justine, showing all of the places and people that inspired him. He also delves into his other films, book illustrations, and paintings over his 40-year career, and along the way he gives us rich insights into the creative process.
Synopsis
The Sweater is one of the most beloved animated films of all time. Based on Roch Carriers short story, also known as The Hockey Sweater,” the film recounts the most horrifying moment of the authors childhood. Sheldon Cohen adapted the story into animation and created a film that is as much about childhood emotions and the desire to fit in, as it is about hockey, the clash of cultures, and a harkening to bygone times. Now 30 years later, Sheldon delves into his notebooks, photographs, and memories to recreate the process he undertook to make The Sweater. He takes the reader on a journey back to Ste.-Justine, showing all of the places and people that inspired him. He also delves into his other films, book illustrations, and paintings over his 40-year career, and along the way he gives us rich insights into the creative process.
About the Author
Sheldon Cohen is an award-winning animator and film director, an illustrator, and a painter. His films include "I Want a Dog," "Pies," "The Snow Cat," "The Sweater," and "The Three Wishes." He is the author of "The Basketball Player," "The Boxing Champion," "The Flying Canoe," and "The Longest Home Run." He has lectured at Harvard University and Concordia University. He lives in Montreal, Quebec. Roch Carrier was Canada's National Librarian and the author of several Canadian classics for both adults and children. He has been awarded the Stephen Leacock Award for Humor, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Officer of the Order of Canada, and several honorary doctorates. He lives in Ottawa, Ontario.