{"product_id":"strange-place","title":"Strange Place","description":"Strange Place, is an extraordinary cosmos on the universe's fringe. This eldritch realm buzzes with cosmopolitan elderlies, celestial felines, and buoyant hummingbirds living under a tantalizingly vibrant dome. They navigate an existence of camaraderie, daring endeavors, and cosmic frolics in their wonderland.\nThrough my work, I delve into the concept of an alternate universe nestled on the fringes of our reality – a realm where the wisdom and vibrance of elder women flourish, untamed and unbound by the constraints of society. Strange Place is not just an artistic exploration but a bold critique of our societal norms surrounding aging and the visibility of elder women. In our world, these matriarchs are often relegated to the shadows, their vitality overlooked and their presence marginalized.\nThis piece invites audiences into a speculative vision where aging is reimagined as a vibrant, magical transition, challenging the prevalent narratives of decline and invisibility. It confronts the painful solitude enforced upon our elders by societal norms and the physical limitations imposed upon them, from the tyranny of gravity to the betrayals of the mind.\n\nBy situating this narrative in a speculative, science fiction landscape, Strange Place serves as a poetic, trippy odyssey that questions and subverts our perceptions. Strange Place is an invitation to imagine a society where elder women are celebrated for their energetic essence and transformative wisdom, embodying a radical critique of how our society undervalues and isolates its most wise, vibrant, integral members of society.\n\nI created plenty of special extras to explore through the book to breathe life into the story using AR.\n\nStrange Place is not a typical picture book, it took me a year and half to create. This picture book is for readers who enjoy far-out cosmic science fiction fantasy art with a poetic twist.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0DJNY5FS3\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0DJNY5FS3.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Spataro, Tery\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331238199357,"sku":"BVV.B0DJNY5FS3.G","price":33.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0DJNY5FS3-0.jpg?v=1783542097","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/strange-place","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}