delicious: the life + art of wayne thiebaud
wayne thiebaud is one of the giants in american art. though he's held many humble jobs--from working on a farm to washing dishes in a diner--his artist's eye has always been dazzled by the american dream. at first unappreciated because of their everyday subject matter, thiebaud's paintings of tasty hot dogs, delectable cakes, dizzy streets, and sleepy deltas have become icons of twentieth-century american art.

now, young readers have the chance to explore the development of a fascinating man while delighting in the art that has given him such fame. with her deft touch, critically acclaimed nonfiction author susan goldman rubin tells the story of the man behind the masterpiece. 108 pages, harcover.