This is the classic children's book, Goodenough Gismo, by Richmond I. Kelsey, published in 1948. Nearly unavailable in libraries and the collector's market, it is posted here with love as an "orphan work" so that it may be seen and appreciated -- and perhaps even republished, as it deserves to be.
After you read this book, it won't surprise you to learn that Richmond Irwin Kelsey (1905-1987) was an accomplishedartist, or that as Dick Kelsey, he was one of the great Disney art directors, breaking your heart with "Pinocchio," "Dumbo," and "Bambi."
Yeah! I love that movie!
Posted by: Tamar | March 17, 2005 at 07:34 AM
One of my all time favorites! I have the DVD. I cried the first time I saw it-- Ibrahim Ferrer is incredible.
"Ay, candela, candela,
Candela me quemo ehhh..."
Posted by: Matt | March 17, 2005 at 05:21 PM