A NAME FOR THE DOG

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This book is made out of the conversation between a boy and a girl trying to name a dog. What kind of dog? We don’t know. The dog doesn’t exist, or maybe he exists but it’s still not theirs. But is it a he or she? Naming a dog is a serious matter and not always easy, especially if there is a wedding at stake and the engaged couple can’t reach an agreement. The choices are infinite, because there are names that are happier than others, names with only four letters, names with colors, names of places like Boston or Casablanca, names that for some of us are simple, but complicated for others. And how is this dog? Friendly? Brave? Big or small? Has anyone given a dog the name General Nuisance? If you are thinking about it you should know that there’s already one called General Pest. And you should also know how this story finishes. If it finishes… Bruaá

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A prolific designer, illustrator, and artist, Ivan Chermayeff has created memorable, iconic images for literally hundreds of clients. As a founding partner of Chermayeff & Geismar with Tom Geismar, he has played a significant role in establishing the firm's worldwide reputation. His trademarks, posters, publications and art installations for contemporary buildings are widely recognized and have received nearly every award bestowed by the profession, including gold medals from the American Institute of Graphic Arts and the Society of Illustrators. He received the Yale Arts Medal, the President's Fellow Award from the Rhode Island School of Design, and the Industrial Art Medal from the American Institute of Architects. Ivan Chermayeff studied at Harvard University, the Institute of Design in Chicago, and graduated from Yale University, School of Art and Architecture.