ANIMUS A book with moving parts that moves readers of all ages – experience it firsthand By renowned artist, Seonna Hong Available 2006-07 Winter Season

Los Angeles, CA — Open this book and be caught off guard by its breathtakingly beautiful simplicity. Presented in classic pop-up fashion that is charmingly reminiscent of a bygone era, this modern classic by animator and artist Seonna Hong is now available for the 2006-07 Winter Season.

Animus is the story of a little girl and a vicious dog.

From her first frightful encounter with the animal, through a fanciful series of attempts at communication, the girl comes to realize that some differences are irreconcilable. This book utilizes a unique mix of beautiful paintings and cleverly animated pop-up elements to bring its characters and their emotions to life. Children and adults will relate to this story's well-intentioned protagonist, and to the notion that some bullies are destined to remain bullies no matter how hard one tries to change them.

Animus is a touching narrative with exquisite illustrations and an unexpected ending that you must experience firsthand.


BOOK INFORMATION:
Author: Seonna Hong
Title: Animus
ISBN: 0972938850
Retail Price: $25.00
Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.3 x 1.0 inches, .78 lbs. , Hardcover
Pages: 34 [cover-stock]
Category: Children’s Picture / Poetry, Literature & the Arts/ Music
Publication Date: October 1,, 2005
Publisher: Baby Tattoo Books; Pop-Up edition (October 15, 2005)
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Language: English


WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
“…the paintings are beautifully made and the imagery is mysteriously touching.” — Ken Johnson, The New York Times

Available: Urban Outfitters, Amazon.com, and many more…

To receive a final copy of the book or to discuss an excerpt, article or interview possibilities, contact Tracie Tucker at 310.857.6970 or tracie@releasepr.com.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Seonna Hong balances art, animation, and raising a family with her husband, fellow artist Tim Biskup. After graduating from Cal State Long Beach, she spent several years teaching art. In 1999 she began her career in animation. She recently won an Emmy for her work on My Life as a Teenage Robot on Nickelodeon. Her work is featured in national and international gallery shows and published in the Artistic Utopia, Beatsville, Sci-fi Western and The Truth Show books. This winter, Ms. Hong will have a solo exhibition as part of the SubUrban Series at the Knoxville Museum of Art in Tennessee.


ABOUT BABY TATTOO:
Baby Tattoo publishes books for kids and books for adults, works by traditional illustrators and by digital artists, painterly projects, and photographic collections, competitively priced trade books, and high-end limited editions. Baby Tattoo cultivates and produces high-quality books with noteworthy contemporary artists’ including Gris Grimly, Seonna Hong, C.J. Metzger, Christy Kane, Jeffery Scott [1019], Lisa Boyle, retro modern master Ragnar, and web provocateur Justin Jorgeson.

For more information about BABY TATTOO, you may visit www.BabyTattoo.com.


Media Contact:
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310.857.6970
Tracie Lynn Tucker
tracie@releasepr.com

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