I’M QUITE HAPPY TO SAY THAT THE SNEETCHES
GOT REALLY QUITE SMART ON THAT DAY
The Sneetches 60th Anniversary Print
Pigment Print on Acid-Free Paper
Image Dimensions: 29 inches x 26 inches
Limited Edition of 395 Arabic Numbers, 99 Patrons’ Collection prints, 155 Collaborators’ Proofs,
5 Hors d'Commerce, 2 Printer's Proofs, 60 Special Reserve
“The day they decided that Sneetches are Sneetches
And no kind of Sneetch is the best on the beaches.
That day, all the Sneetches forgot about stars
And whether they had one, or not, upon thars.”
The Sneetches was conceived in 1961 during a time of historic movements for change and understanding. Now, 60 years later, it remains as relevant as it was when Dr. Seuss first put his pen to paper.
It seemed clear to Ted Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) that celebrating the best in our humanity, our spirit, and our hearts was a worthwhile endeavor. He then showed us how this perspective could affect the way we interact with one another and, as a result, have a profound impact on the relationships we develop together.
“The Sneetches are a timeless and resounding beacon
for the good that comes from finding common ground,
seeking collaboration and, most importantly,
valuing friendship and understanding.”
THE SNEETCHES 60TH ANNIVERSARY PRINT
60TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION I
Consider surrounding yourself with an entire collection of Dr. Seuss’s most important artworks and messages.
These rare 60th Anniversary works highlight Dr. Seuss’s relevancy to our everyday lives. They are a powerful reminder of the building blocks essential to a life well-lived. And, in iconic Seussian style, these artworks are playful yet fundamental presenting a mixture of serious fun and poignant moments. Dr. Seuss’s rough pencil and ink concept drawings started it all.
60TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION I, MATCHED SET
A matching number set is available at a special collector’s price and represents a significant savings from the individual works.
Inquire with your art consultant about availability.
(Please note that access is extremely limited and therefore availability cannot be guaranteed.)
The Grinch encourages all of us to take time and let our heart grow three sizes larger in joy and inspiration. Imagine what that can do for you and those around you.
Green Eggs and Ham demonstrates the effect of sheer tenacity and being open-minded. Imagine how many “Green Eggs and Ham” moments we encounter every day.
Horton reminds us to never give up, even when no one sees a reason to believe. It’s good to have a little “Horton” in our hearts.
60TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION II
This second Anniversary series continues to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s most iconic books.
This collection include Green Eggs and Ham, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, and The Sneetches.
THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION II
The Cat in the Hat’s purpose, other than chaos and serious fun, is to challenge us to question the status quo, and in so doing, let us find our own voice.
One Fish Two Fish illustrates Dr. Seuss’s wisdom. When facing life’s most challenging conundrums, always break them down into simple, digestible truths, using a healthy dose of fantasy and fun.
The Sneetches will continue to insist that a Sneetch is a Sneetch and no one is the best on the beach. Imagine how progressive the world would be if we all believed that.
If you are interested in pre-purchasing a matched number set of the 60th Anniversary Collection II
please contact your art consultant for further details.
THE SNEETCHES’ REAL-WORLD IMPLICATIONS
One of Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully rich stories is the unforgettable tale of The Sneetches — some with stars on their bellies and some without. It is this star, or lack of it, that brilliantly teaches children about social injustice and the senselessness of discrimination.
A testament to the genius of this book came in 1998 when NATO translated The Sneetches and Other Stories into Serbo-Croatian and distributed it to 500,000 children in Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of an information campaign to help encourage racial tolerance.
Audrey Geisel said of this undertaking: “Since my husband died, much has happened that I would have dearly loved to share with him, but none more than to have had him see his Sneetches, whose only territory has been beaches, now have the opportunity to teach their lesson of tolerance in a far more important theater of operations: the minds of the children of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He would regard this as among his finest achievements.”
THE ORIGIN OF THE SNEETCHES
The Sneetches was originally introduced to the world as a strip column in Redbook magazine in 1953. The concepts revealed in that story were so vital to the underpinnings of Dr. Seuss’s philosophy that he expanded The Sneetches from a small story to the masterpiece, which has endured for sixty years.