{"product_id":"make-way-for-nancy-a-life-in-public-art-9781567926064","title":"Make Way for Nancy: A Life in Public Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor artists and makers, the entertaining, informative, and inspirational story of a public art sculptor.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNancy Sch n is the creator of the \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake Way for Ducklings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e sculpture in the Boston Public Garden. Based on Robert McCloskey's beloved children's book, visited by many thousands of children and adults every year, the sculpture has become as familiar and beloved a Boston landmark as the swan boats and the gold dome of the State House. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow Ms. Sch n tells the story of how the ducks came to Boston (along with the multiple political, artistic and personal challenges involved) as well as her other major public projects and commissions: how they came about, and who, and what, inspired them. She explains what goes into making a beautiful and tactile work of public art, from the wax maquettes to the casting in bronze, from dealing with budgets and logistics to the diplomacy required for dealing with public places and elected officials. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor any artist or activist looking to make a difference in the public square, this story demonstrates that drive and determination can overcome any roadblock and produce remarkable results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchön, Nancy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNancy Schön\u003c\/b\u003e is a sculptor of internationally displayed art, but she is best known for her work in Massachusetts. She has six sculpture installations in Boston, including \u003ci\u003eMake Way for Ducklings\u003c\/i\u003e in the Public Garden and \u003ci\u003eTortoise and the Hare\u003c\/i\u003e in Copley Square. She was educated at the Museum School in Boston.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David R. Godine Publisher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50356769751314,"sku":"9781567926064","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_13c359b8-99b2-47d1-89f6-7d925c2d42cc.jpg?v=1728313254","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/make-way-for-nancy-a-life-in-public-art-9781567926064","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}