hats off to mischief!
A “HOW DO YOU DO?” LIKE NO OTHER
$2,295
Mixed-Media Pigment Print on Acid-Free Paper
Authorized Estate Edition
Image and Paper Size: 39 5/8” x 28 7/8”
Limited Edition of 850 Arabic Numbers
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
99 Patrons’ Collection
5 Hors d’Commerce
2 Printer’s Proofs
Adapted posthumously from the circa 1957 original preproduction drawing for the 1957 book, The Cat in the Hat.
CLICK HERE for a complete overview of this artwork.
Mixed-Media Pigment Print on Acid-Free Paper
Authorized Estate Edition
Image and Paper Size: 39 5/8” x 28 7/8”
Limited Edition of 850 Arabic Numbers
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
99 Patrons’ Collection
5 Hors d’Commerce
2 Printer’s Proofs
Adapted posthumously from the circa 1957 original preproduction drawing for the 1957 book, The Cat in the Hat.
Secure your acquisition now!
Please contact your local gallery for how to acquire and to learn more.
Pursue the Big Ideas and Take Risks
A Seussian Tenet to Live By
“Boldly chase your goals, no matter how ambitious, and step outside your comfort zone.”
One of the biggest risks Ted Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) ever took was deciding to go against the grain and write The Cat in The Hat, seeking to change children’s literature forever.
He showed us that forging a new path and putting everything on the line, including our reputation, can be a risk worth taking if it comes with an authentic desire to improve the world around us.
The Cat embodies that essence of playfulness… the guide rails are down - and all while wobbling ever so close to the edge - there’s fun to be had!
HE knEw some new tricks
“Ten years ago, Dr. Seuss took 220 words, rhymed them, and turned out THE CAT IN THE HAT, a little volume of absurdity that worked like a karate chop on the weary little world of Dick, Jane and Spot.”
Ted employed some new tricks to challenge the world of Dick and Jane literature and meet kids on their own level with a mix of fun and adventure.
Not only was the book written using a list of 220 beginner’s words, but Ted crafted the story in such a way to make it easy for young readers to grasp. U.S. News & World Report wrote in 2007, “In the 50 years since The Cat in the Hat exploded onto the children’s book scene, Theodor Seuss Geisel has become a central character in the American literary mythology, sharing the pantheon with the likes of Mark Twain and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Of his many imaginative stories, The Cat in the Hat remains the most iconic.”
A “How Do You Do?” Like No Other
The “tipping hat” gesture is seen throughout the Cat in the Hat series. It’s as if Ted is greeting us time and time again in his work through his alter ego of the Cat. This new release is the first time Ted ever used this gesture.
And its not just a greeting, but a gesture of respect. This is Dr. Seuss himself meeting kids where they are at and helping them to read along the way.
And finally, in hindsight as we look back at this cat tipping his hat, it seems to be a fitting “thank you” from Ted for the millions that trusted in his journey and followed his unique path.
From Little Cats B, C, and A
Imagine I Know Some New Tricks featured prominently in your home.
Secure your acquisition now!
Please contact your local gallery for how to acquire and to learn more.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE HAT
The legacy of an Icon
Photo of the actual hat from Ted’s closet (part of the Hats Off to Dr. Seuss exhibition)
The Cat in the Hat’s HAT is arguably one of the most famous in the world. I Know Some New Tricks is the first indication of the Hat in Hand logo that would become synonymous with Dr. Seuss from that point forward.
The Cat is now known the world over. However, in 1957 this iconic character and his outlandish antics had never seen the light of day. Imagine a world in which the red and white stovepipe hat had never been seen. Today we all know the hat – and the face beneath it – with its warm familiarity we have come to love. At that time the world had no idea what Ted Geisel had in store for them.
With a grin that implies wonder and mischief, The Cat himself - donning the famous accessory - became the logo for the Beginner Books series, published by Random House.
The collection of books co-founded in 1957 by Dr. Seuss, his wife Helen Palmer Geisel, and Phyllis Cerf continues to teach and inspire generations.
The Perfect Pair
One Hat… Endless Possibilities
I Know Some New Tricks pictured here with The Cat That Changed The World as a set.
Ted’s Cat - long SOLD OUT and extremely difficult to find. Please inquire with your art consultant to learn more about availability.
When The Cat That Changed The World was released, it was a celebration of Ted’s creativity and The Cat that made such an impact on popular culture. That artwork has been one of the most sought after in the collection and is now incredibly rare.
I Know Some New Tricks joins that artwork in celebrating The Cat as he is first introduced to the world. Together, both works reveal the creativity behind the Cat, and how Ted’s imagery continues to captivate us nearly 70 years after his first appearance.
ARABIC EDITION:
SOLD OUT
The Arabic portion of this edition is Sold Out.
COLLABORATOR PROOF EDITION:
RARE AVAILABILITY
Rare works from the Collaborators Proof edition may be available, please inquire with your art consultant or preferred Authorized Gallery for details.
NOTE: The Collaborator Proof edition has been reserved for important public exhibitions, major gallery retrospectives, and select private collections.
Mixed-Media Pigment Print on Archival Somerset Paper
Authorized Estate Edition
Image and Paper Size: 39 5/8” x 28 7/8”
Limited Edition of 850 Arabic Numbers
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
99 Patrons’ Collection
5 Hors d’Commerce
Adapted posthumously from the circa 1957 original preproduction drawing for the 1957 book, The Cat in the Hat.
When The Cat in the Hat first stepped into our lives and onto the world stage in 1957, Ellen Goodman of The Detroit Free Press wrote that it was “a little volume of absurdity that worked like a karate chop on the weary little world of Dick, Jane and Spot.” Perhaps the defining book of Ted Geisel’s colossal career, The Cat in the Hat came into being when Houghton Mifflin asked him to write and illustrate a child’s primer using only 225 "new-reader" vocabulary words. Ted’s success at being able to fulfill this mandate not only changed the way generations of children would learn to read, but also freed future writers from the bonds of literary conventions.
Please contact your art consultant to learn more about availability of this rare work.
$2,295
Mixed-Media Pigment Print on Acid-Free Paper
Authorized Estate Edition
Image and Paper Size: 39 5/8” x 28 7/8”
Limited Edition of 850 Arabic Numbers
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
99 Patrons’ Collection
5 Hors d’Commerce
2 Printer’s Proofs
Adapted posthumously from the circa 1957 original preproduction drawing for the 1957 book, The Cat in the Hat.
CLICK HERE for a complete overview of this artwork.
Please contact your local gallery for how to acquire and to learn more.
related works
Interested in purchasing this artwork? Acquire Artwork
895 USD - Unframed
International Purchases: Prices are shown in US Dollars only and do not reflect local exchange rates. Local taxes, import duties or shipping & handling are not included. Please contact a gallery for local pricing.
Fine Art Pigment Print with Collage on Acid-Free Paper
Authorized Estate Edition
Image and Paper Size: 14” x 19”
Limited Edition of 1500 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
5 Hors d’ Commerce
Adapted posthumously from an archived rough drawing for the 1957 book, The Cat in the Hat
CLICK HERE for a complete overview of this artwork.
The Cat in the Hat presents perhaps one of the best examples of the conundrums Dr. Seuss leaves in the hands of six-year-olds to solve. At the end of the book, after the Cat in the Hat wrecks the home and returns to clean everything up, the mother finally appears and asks, “Did you have any fun? Tell me. What did you do?” Instead of answering the question, Dr. Seuss passes the conundrum from the characters in the book to the readers who are now challenged to answer the dilemma.
Not only does The Cat in the Hat teach kids to think for themselves, but it encourages one of the most universal messages supported by parents around the world.
Interested in purchasing this artwork? Acquire Artwork
895 USD - Unframed
International Purchases: Prices are shown in US Dollars only and do not reflect local exchange rates. Local taxes, import duties or shipping & handling are not included. Please contact a gallery for local pricing.
Pigment Print and Collage on acid-free paper
Authorized Estate Edition
Dimensions: 13.75" h x 20.5" w
Limited Edition of 1500 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection prints
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
5 Hors d’Commerce
2 Printer's Proofs
CLICK HERE for a complete overview of this artwork.
The enduring legacy of The Cat may lie in this simple idea: Rather than creating children’s books based upon following the rules, Ted Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) flipped that premise with The Cat to create books that encouraged questioning the rules. Ted seemed to understand that the act of finding-your-voice is where innovation and inspiration are born. His Cat suggests this cannot be uncovered simply by following the status quo, but instead lies in the anticipation of what might be if we stop and question the world around us.
That anticipation is on full view in this pivotal image from Ted’s sequel, The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. Just as the rules are about to be broken (again) and the mayhem re-ignited, he reminds us to listen to our own voice and follow it as we prepare for our next journey with the Cat!
Just as the rules are about to be broken (again) and the mayhem re-ignited, he reminds us to listen to our own voice and follow it as we prepare for our next journey with the Cat!
Please contact your local gallery for how to acquire and to learn more.