(3) K-3 Translated by Agathe Joly. Illustrated by Anja Klauss. An old woman gives young Djalil a special seed. Years later, when Djalil eats the tree's fruit, he has a vision of a terrible flood and warns the kingdom before its dikes break. The folkloric-feeling story, inspired by Klimt's Tree of Life frieze, is faithfully illustrated in his lavish, decorative art nouveau style. A reproduction of the source work and biographical information are included.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) 4-6 This book examines the life, influences, and work of Klimt, from his start as a fresco painter to his landscapes, innovative portraits, and The Kiss. Many of his paintings are handsomely reproduced, and some sketches and photographs are also included. A lack of source material, occasionally choppy translation from the German, and some odd design choices hamper the volume.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley