High-spirited Halloween Harlequinade by Rooth

Autumn Abracadabra
Broomstick Bewitchery
Cemetery Carnival
Dragon Dreams
Enchantments Exciting
Fairyfolk Frolics
Ghostly Gala
Holiday Haunts
Illusions/Imaginary
Jaunty Jack-o’-lanterns
Kandy Korn Kisses
Legends & Lore
Midnight Masquerade
Natural Necromancy
Orbiting Owls
Pumpkin Promenade
Quintessentially Quixotic
Rollicking Revelry
Skeleton Shadows Spry
Trick-or-Treating
Unicorns Unique
Vivacious Vampires
Wizardry/Wondrous
X marks the spot
Yesteryear Yarns
Zestful Zaniness

Copyright © 2000 Ruth Keil Posselt

Bear Creek Pumpkin Sculptures

In a Class by Itself

The new edition of Abecedarium Anomalous is radically different from the book’s studio edition displayed in the 1993 art book fair at The Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.

“In an industry where creativity is the norm, this design is certainly one of the most unusual this judge has ever seen. From the front cover to the back, it combines an attention-grabbing collection of images, text and whimsical drawings in a dramatic black and white format. ...excellent example of the power that resides in a well-designed black and white design...simple and sophisticated at the same time...the high quality of the paper adds a sensual feeling. Extraordinarily well done!”—Benjamin Franklin Awards judge

In the classroom, this book motivates student authors to use photography as an art medium, inspiring them as independent author/publishers. “What a delightful book! Clever, musical language beautifully photographed and wonderfully illustrated. A family treasure. I can imagine the enthusiasm of the children reading this book—yet it is also a delicious addition to my coffee table collection.”—Ann Misoda, teacher



“Lush with words and drawings and photographs, all in black and white, it is a feast for the mind, eye, and the intellect. ...I applaud the phenomenal accomplishment of the book itself.”—Jeri Wilkins, wordsmith

Writers Notes Book Award: Art Category Notable

“Children’s books are supposed to be fun to read and see. Abecedarium Anomalous does this and more, racing through the alphabet with beautiful black and white photos and informative tongue twisters. Even the letters offer learning linguistics. It transcends the genre and becomes a work of art. ...a pure joy on many levels.”

Writers Notes Magazine—www.WritersNotes.com

Attracting two audiences as an art book and a family book, acclaimed Abecedarium Anomalous benefits parents reading with their children by offering outside-the-box play unleashing their creativity. Using humor to entice adults and children alike into an unparalleled, inventive world, this book is guaranteed to exercise your mind, tickle your imagination!

“My four year old granddaughter and I opened your wonderful book together. It wasn’t long before my daughter came into the room and joined into the giggles with us. What a gift you have! Thanks for sharing it with us and all of your readers.” —Peggy Maloney, grandparent

This extraordinary book sells to parents and grandparents, teachers and librarians, professionals in the visual and performance arts. Their interests range from global travel, museums and art galleries, to buying unusual and original gifts of quality.

About Abecedarium Anomalous Authors

Commercial writer/editor/designer Ruth Keil Posselt for 40 years produced newsletters, books, other print media for the travel industry, government agencies, independent businesses.

For 10 years she also volunteered in elementary schools as classroom author-in-residence, where she developed a student authors kit and taught them the process of book publishing.

She earned her degree cum laude from the University of Illinois. Her passions for travel and photography led to exhibitions of her work in two California galleries.

Hiring her son Jason Posselt, she paid him for each ot his alphabet letters, drawings and word definitions—and book royalties. Encouraged in artmaking when he first picked up crayons at the age of two, he created his part of the book between ages six and twelve. He holds degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Southern California and the University of California at Berkeley. His expertise is in the field of high-power LEDs.


They are both fans of author Ray Bradbury—here’s his quote in full: “You have written what I would call an edible feast, because words are, indeed, edible. The great thing about them is you not only can eat them, chew on them, but spit them out and try them again and the second time they’re even more delicious. Yours is a delicious book and I deeply appreciate having it.”
authors then ... and again

left photo by Julie Franken

right photo by Miyoji Productions

Abecedarium Anomalous: Alphabet Book Irregular

Renowned Ray Bradbury writes: “You have written what I would call an edible feast...yours is a delicious book and I deeply appreciate having it.”

Awarded Best Children’s Book [all black ink] by Bay Area Independent Publishers Association, Art Category Notable by Writers Notes—“pure joy on many levels”—and applause from a Benjamin Franklin Awards judge—“one is absolutely compelled to pick up the book”—Abecedarium Anomalous ignites creativity, inviting us to be silly in a parent/child gallery right out of tomorrow: black duotoned photographs rich as the originals, whimsical drawings, word definitions of child perspective, alliterative absurdities.

More about this uniquely beautiful book, its creation and authors will appear in future blogging—stay tuned! Meanwhile, if you can’t wait and want to contact the publisher for more information, e-mail us at roothbooks@earthlink.net and we will be happy to oblige with details and discount pricing.