# The Invisible Alphabet - Hardcover

by **Joshua David Stein** (Author), **Ron Barrett** (Illustrator)

**An ABC of things unseen: from Air to Zero, and Nothing in between.**

_A is for Air_  
_B is for Bare_  
_C is for Clear_

There is nothing to see in this A to Z, other than clues to what was once or may soon be there. The 26 alphabetical scenarios are conceptual, mysterious, and meticulous, deliberately hinting at a story that has happened off the page. Readers are encouraged to explore each letter and soak in the wonder and curiosity of the alphabet unseen. Cleverly illustrated by the beloved Ron Barrett of _Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs_, this hardcover picture book is less about the letters you see, and more about the story you don't.

### Author Biography

**Joshua David Stein** is a writer, editor, and podcast host in New York City. He is the editor-at-large at Fatherly and host of The Fatherly Podcast. He is the author of multiple adult books, including _Food & Beer_ (Phaidon), _Epicurean Journeys_ (Rizzoli), the forthcoming _To Me He Was Just Dad_ (Artisan), as well as the co-author of _Notes from a Young Black Chef_ (Knopf). He has also written several children's books, including _Can I Eat That_?; _Brick, Who Found Herself in Architecture_; and _The Ball Book_ (all Phaidon). He recently founded The Band Books, a band that performs children's books to music. A longtime media fixture, Stein has been the editor-in-chief of _BlackBook_ magazine, the editor at _Black Ink_, a senior editor at _Departures_, the senior editor of _Eater_, the editor-at-large at _Out_ magazine and at _Tasting Table_. He is currently a contributing editor at _Food & Wine_. Stein lives in Brooklyn with his two young sons.

**Ron Barrett** is the internationally bestselling illustrator of many books for children, including _Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs_, _Pickles to Pittsburgh_, _Superhero Joe_, _Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing_, _Lots More Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing_, and _An Excessive Alphabet_. His illustrations have been honored by the Society of Illustrators and have been exhibited at the Louvre in Paris. He lives in New York City.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 10.3 x 8.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 22, 2020

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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