{"product_id":"dazzle-ships-world-war-i-and-the-art-of-confusion-9781512410143","title":"Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA visually stunning look at innovative and eye-popping measures used to protect ships during World War I.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring World War I, British and American ships were painted with bold colors and crazy patterns from bow to stern. Why would anyone put such eye-catching designs on ships? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesperate to protect ships from German torpedo attacks, British lieutenant-commander Norman Wilkinson proposed what became known as dazzle. These stunning patterns and colors were meant to confuse the enemy about a ship's speed and direction. By the end of the war, more than four thousand ships had been painted with these mesmerizing designs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Chris Barton and illustrator Victo Ngai vividly bring to life this little-known story of how the unlikely and the improbable became just plain dazzling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] conversational, compelling, and visually arresting story . . .\"--starred, \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Barton's lively text is matched by Ngai's engrossing artwork, which employs dazzle techniques throughout her inventive spreads.\"--\u003cem\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNew York Public Library Best Books for Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChildren's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNgai, Victo:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eVicto Ngai\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Los Angeles-based illustrator from Hong Kong. Victo is neither a boy nor a typo, but a nickname derived from Victoria--a leftover from the British colonization. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ngai's work has appeared in books, newspapers, magazines, advertisements, and animations. Among her many clients are \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, General Electric, Lufthansa, Johnnie Walker, Apple, IMAX, MTA Art and Design, McDonald's, and Tor Forge. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ngai has received numerous honors, including Forbes 30 Under 30, The Society of News Design, The Society of Publications Designers, Communication Arts, Spectrum Fantastic, and the Society of Illustrators of New York. She's a current nominee for the Hugo, Locus, and Chesley awards.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarton, Chris:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eChris Barton\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of acclaimed nonfiction picture books including \u003cem\u003eDazzle Ships\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhoosh!\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWhat Do You Do with a Voice Like That?. \u003c\/em\u003eHis books have won several awards including a Sibert Honor for \u003cem\u003eThe Day-Glo Brothers\u003c\/em\u003e and an Orbis Pictus Recommended for \u003cem\u003eAll of a Sudden and Forever\u003c\/em\u003e. Chris lives in Austin, Texas, with his family.","brand":"Millbrook Press (Tm)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629259821330,"sku":"9781512410143","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f07ca36f-f0d8-4657-80a0-52e2aab09503.jpg?v=1732726121","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dazzle-ships-world-war-i-and-the-art-of-confusion-9781512410143","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}