Ducks on Parade! - Hardcover

Schön, Nancy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1684580412 ISBN 13: 9781684580415

Publisher: Brandeis University Press, 2021

Synopsis

Inspired by Robert McCloskey‘s beloved children’s book of the same name, the iconic bronze Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in Boston’s Public Garden has come to serve as something of a record of the recent decades of life in the city itself. In a series of delightful photographs taken by members of the public, Ducks on Parade! chronicles many of the original, moving, humorous, and startling outfits that artistic Bostonians have dressed the ducks in. From summer hats to winter scarves, from the Women’s March to Black Lives Matter, the ducks reflect the life of the city and our country. Featuring a text by sculptor Nancy Schön, this book is a tribute to all Bostonians whose creativity and generosity have made this constant collaborative art possible. More than this, it is a revealing look at the lasting power of public art and how viewers can also be participants. Ducks on Parade! is perfect for whimsical readers of any age. 

About this title

About the Author

Nancy Schön is the sculptor who created the famous Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Boston Public Garden. Schön has created over a dozen prominent public sculptures and is the author of Make Way for Nancy: A Life in Public Art.  

Edition details

• Publisher: Brandeis University Press
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1684580412
• ISBN 13: 9781684580415
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64