{"product_id":"copy-of-the-eyes-and-the-impossible-by-dave-eggers-giant-sized-book","title":"\"The Eyes and The Impossible\" by Dave Eggers (GIANT sized edition)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnouncing the Massively Oversized Edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Eyes \u0026amp; the Impossible\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you liked the unprecedented, wood-covered McSweeney’s edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDave Eggers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s novel about Johannes, the intrepid canine Keeper of the Equilibrium, you’ll love this edition — which is much, much bigger. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is 11 inches wide and 17 inches tall. It weighs about 15 pounds. It is exactly like the extant wooden edition, but far larger. Everything is larger — the cover, the text, the sumptuous illustrations. It looks bonkers. It turned out better than we thought possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 copies of the book were printed. About 400 will be made available to the public. You can order yours here. It is costs a lot, but it cost far more to make than we planned. Turns out enormous wooden books are expensive to produce!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNamed a best book of 2023 by NPR, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon Sense Media\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShepherd\u003c\/i\u003e, the New York Public Library, the Chicago Public Library, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, and Powell’s Books. A \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and ABA Indie bestseller, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday Show\u003c\/i\u003e Summer Pick and Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Eyes and the Impossible\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the story of a dog named Johannes. Johannes is a free dog, a fast dog—such a fast dog! He lives in an urban park by the sea, and every day, he runs through the park, seeing all, missing nothing, and reporting what he sees to the park’s three ancient Bison, the Keepers of the Equilibrium. But the Equilibrium has been disrupted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMysterious rectangles are hypnotizing Johannes, humans are erecting a strange new building, and an entirely new kind of animal has arrived in the park—and there are hundreds of them. Johannes must run faster, see better, and ultimately do more than run and see—he must liberate those he loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGorgeously illustrated throughout by Shawn Harris (author of \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHave You Ever Seen a Flower?\u003c\/i\u003e and illustrator of \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHer Right Foot\u003c\/i\u003e by Dave Eggers, among many others), Dave Eggers’s \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Eyes and the Impossible\u003c\/i\u003e is a lyrical, soulful book full of wit and passion—a timeless story for readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere is the Official Trailer for the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"vimeo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/824193330?h=3c76d87d15\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere are many nice people who have said many nice things about The Eyes and the Impossible.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraise for \u003c\/i\u003eThe Eyes and the Impossible\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Certain children’s books take the voices of animals, or toys that become animals, and are so pure, so sincere, that they become part of our own voices. \u003ci\u003eWinnie-the-Pooh\u003c\/i\u003e is one, \u003ci\u003eThe Velveteen Rabbit\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCharlotte’s Web\u003c\/i\u003e others, and Dave Eggers’ \u003ci\u003eThe Eyes and the Impossible\u003c\/i\u003etakes its place among them. Johannes, the Eyes of the park, who runs like light, who sees you but is never seen, is a dog who wants nothing more than to be free. With Shawn Harris’ grand illustrations, straight from the Hudson River School, Johannes is a hero for all time.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Juanita Giles, \u003ci\u003eNPR, Books We Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A warm, comedic tale of interspecies friendship. Johannes is a highly engaging narrator whose exuberance and good nature run like a bright thread through the novel’s pages. It is in the way Johannes speaks about his greatest passion that Eggers shows he has done the imaginative work required to bring us closer to an animal perspective. There is a deeper story here, too, about being yourself and finding freedom. It is hinted at in the natural beauty of the deluxe version of the book, with its solid-wood front and back covers, and in Shawn Harris’s sublime illustrations. Harris places Johannes in classical landscape paintings, running free, demonstrating an appeal that is wilder and more profound than mere canine charm. We need brave, big stories like these, stories that help children (and adults) find their place in a sometimes frightening world.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Nicola Davies, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Immerse yourself in this novel, and let Eggers’ physical, fast-paced writing — which is at the height of its power here — carry you through his wildly inventive narrative. With gorgeous illustrations by Shawn Harris, here is a book that is truly for all ages, as only the best stories are.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Isaac Fitzgerald, \u003ci\u003eThe Today Show\u003c\/i\u003e (author’s pick)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Animal lovers will be enthralled, and even for readers who mostly stick with humans, this is a standout example of the power of chosen family rather than biological ones.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—starred review, \u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The voices and personalities of Johannes and his comrades are endearing; their unique story will enchant readers and encourage them to focus on what is most important in life.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—starred review, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“[An] exuberant illustrated novel. Eggers crafts a marvelous, fully fleshed protagonist in Johannes, who is at once an ebullient braggart, a faithful and intrepid operative, and a drolly humorous reporter whose compassionate narration delivers a rousing tale of community, joyful self-reliance, and the pleasures of running very, very fast.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—starred review, \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A work of dazzling ingenuity, powered not only by Eggers’ impressive knack for inhabiting the minds of other species, but also by the physical form of McSweeney’s deluxe, all-ages edition.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“An exhilarating, funny, frightening, mind-warping, heart-squeezing tale. Told at the speed of light. A must read. For all humans.”  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jon Scieszka, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author and First Inaugural National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“So clever and engrossing and sweet. I loved it.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Roddy Doyle, Man Booker Prize and Irish PEN Award winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Eyes and the Impossible\u003c\/i\u003e is Exhibit A in the argument for children’s books being great literature. What a hero! What a story! What a read! Honestly, it’s one of the best novels I’ve read in years. Honestly, I wish I’d written it.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Annie Barrows, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author of the Ivy + Bean series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Eyes and the Impossible\u003c\/i\u003e is a total delight: a heroic dog’s account of a thrilling adventure, during which a community determines, separately and together, how to live. I loved it.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—E.B. White Award winner Maile Meloy, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLiars and Saints\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Eyes and the Impossible\u003c\/i\u003e is hilarious, bighearted, and beautifully written. If you want to know what I think, this book right here is a significant contribution to children’s literature.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author Mac Barnett, three-time winner of the E.B. White Read Aloud Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“What a beautiful book! What a funny book! What a wise book! Through the eyes of his proud but sensible canine hero, Dave Eggers invites readers into a place we think we know—a city park—and shows us a hidden world of bravery, loyalty, and muddle-headed ducks. I mean, come on, how can you not love a book where the raccoons declare, ‘We only bite for justice’?” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Bruce Handy, author of \u003ci\u003eWild Things: The Joy of Reading Children’s Literature as an Adult\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Utterly delightful…Eggers touches on deep topics with a light hand, effortlessly building suspense and a wonderful sense of adventure. A merry reminder to face the truth about the world and ourselves with compassion, curiosity, and joy.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This beautiful book is destined to be a classic.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBuffalo News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Immersive. Timeless. A thought-provoking examination of identity, belonging, and freedom. The Eyes and the Impossible is compelling and heartfelt, destined to be read again and again.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Exuberant. Johannes’ first-person narration is an interesting mix of poetic language, sophisticated vocabulary, philosophy, humor, [and] hyperbole. Johannes’ loyalty, friendship, and commitment to a noble purpose, even as his sense of self shifts, the stakes are raised, and last-minute changes to the plan occur, make him an admirable character. The artwork consists of double-page spreads reproducing magnificent fine art landscapes into which Harris has seamlessly inserted Johannes, cleverly adapting to each painter’s style and color palette. One remarkable creature vividly shows readers that ‘there is so, so much to see.’”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Funny and warm and alive. This book will make you feel good to be an animal, taking your run. \u003ci\u003eThe Eyes and the Impossible\u003c\/i\u003e is the sun on your face and the wind at your back.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Adam Rex, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eOn Account of the Gum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book is a magic trick. The kind of magic trick where you want to know how to do it so you can also write a book this good.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Caldecott Medal winner Jon Klassen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book has stayed with me long after finishing it. . . . Better put it on your radar. There’s something to this. Something good. Something memorable. And a lot of goats.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Betsy Bird, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, Fuse 8, Newbery \/ Caldecott 2024: Spring Prediction Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I absolutely loved this all-ages novel. A friend of mine, a middle school math teacher, likes to say, ‘If you can’t explain it to an 8-year-old, you don’t get it.’ The older I get, the more I think he’s spot-on with that observation. I can’t remember the last time I laughed out loud while reading. \u003ci\u003eThe Eyes and The Impossible\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the funniest books I’ve ever read – and then I found myself weeping at the end. All the cleverness and silliness lulled me into its strange and beautiful world, and then it took an existential turn that I’ll never forget, and then I found myself deeply invested in the lives and decisions of talking animals. It reminds me of Richard Linklater’s School of Rock (2003) in that it is a great work that can be enjoyed – the full spectrum of enjoyment! laughter and tears and big feeling! – by anyone of any age who enjoys good art. I don’t think I’ll ever look at a duck without chuckling again.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Riley Rennhack, Community\/Bookstore Manager, Deep Vellum Publishing \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Dave Eggers’s latest middle grade novel is so pure and wonderful! Johannes is a free dog living in a park on an island. He’s the eyes for the Bison who rule and keep the park in harmony. Strange things are happening in the park and Johannes has a big idea. A touching and thought-provoking novel with an irresistible character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Eyes and the Impossible\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is truly a delight, I loved seeing the world thorough Johannes’ eyes”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jen Steele, Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Johannes is a free dog, refusing to let himself be kept as a pet the way other dogs do, and he’s a keen observer. He has to be, with his senses trained on everything needed to survive in a huge urban park. He’s the Eyes, and other animals act as his Assistant Eyes. Together they watch for any changes that upset their park Equilibrium, and they report directly to the bison who have long lived as kept animals. Some of the people in the park are a stable and likable part of the Equilibrium. Others pose a threat, and human threats become harrowing in a flash. Young readers will be drawn to the original thinking, wisdom, and sly humor of the animals, as they comment on the strange behaviors of people without seeming human themselves. We get a marvelous look inside a world easily overlooked in our daily lives. We get a spine-tingling, profound conclusion, and we’re treated to a uniquely beautiful book. The artwork, the paper quality, the gilded edges, and the carved wooden cover all make this a book lovers dream!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Tim McCarthy, Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee, WI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Electric Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42999795613894,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/4657\/files\/eyes_store_site_lores_6995fbd4-82b1-42ed-b15d-9a64ef1249b4.jpg?v=1702250299","url":"https:\/\/electric-works.myshopify.com\/products\/copy-of-the-eyes-and-the-impossible-by-dave-eggers-giant-sized-book","provider":"Electric Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}