The Cheese Monkeys A Novel in Two Semesters
The Cheese Monkeys: A Novel in Two Semesters by Chip Kidd is a reprint edition published by Harper Collins on September 3, 2002. This 288-page novel is presented in English and is set at a state university during the late 1950s. It follows a young narrator who chooses to major in art, navigating the challenges of maturity and self-discovery against the backdrop of a demanding and eccentric teacher.
Readers will find a blend of humor and poignancy as the story unfolds over two semesters, capturing the essence of college life and the pursuit of one’s passion. The narrative explores themes of personal growth and inspiration within the realms of design and graphic arts, making it a relatable account for anyone reflecting on their own journey of finding a calling in life.
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After 15 years of designing more than 1,500 book jackets at Knopf for such authors as Anne Rice and Michael Chrichton, Kidd has crafted an affecting an entertaining novel set at a state university in the late 1950s that is both slap-happily funny and heartbreakingly sad. The Cheese Monkeys is a college novel that takes place over a tightly written two semesters. The book is set in the late 1950s at State U, where the young narrator, has decided to major in art, much to his parents’ dismay. It is an autobiographical, coming-of-age novel which tells universally appealing stories of maturity, finding a calling in life, and being inspired by a loving, demanding, and highly eccentric teacher.
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