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Description
One of the most beloved stories of all time?The Hockey Sweater?is 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. CanadaÓ³ tireless devotion to the film is illustrated, emphasizing how it is also loved by many more around the world. Delving into the artistÓ³ notebooks, photographs, and memories, this record recreates the movieÓ³ entire development, journeying back to the people and places that inspired its original imagery. The directorÓ³ additional films and illustrations are also explored, chronicling a 40-year career and providing rich insights into the creative process.
Contributor Notes
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 CanadaÓ³ 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.
Editorial Reviews
"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 provinces?especially Quebec'short of the national anthem." “George Plimpton, The Norton Book of Sports
"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." צamp;lt;I>Waterloo Chronicle (March 28, 2012)
