Podwal, Mark H. 1945-
Overview
Works: | 98 works in 205 publications in 6 languages and 7,729 library holdings |
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Genres: | Juvenile works Folklore Fiction Biography Legends Poetry Religious poetry History Documentary films Illustrated works |
Roles: | Author, Producer, Illustrator, Artist, Author of screenplay, Other |
Classifications: | PZ8.1.P9348, 398.2089924 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Mark H Podwal
- Reimagined : 45 years of Jewish art by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people by Maikue Vang( )
- Doctored drawings by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- All this has come upon us ... by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- Jewish magic in the art of Mark Podwal by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- Observations : Mark Podwal : a retrospective exhibition of drawings by Mark Podwal by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- Mark Podwal : Kabbalistics : September 7-October 14, 2006 by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- Reimagined. The Jewish art of Mark Podwal by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- Židovská magie v díle Marka Podwala by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- Židovské sny = Jewish dreams by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- Mark Podwal : legends and visions : September 7 - September 25, 1999 by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- To všechno nás postihlo... = All this has come upon us ... by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- Kabbalistics by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- [Miscellaneous brochures, postcards and press cuttings concerning the artist's work] by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- Mark H. Podwal : artist file by Mark H Podwal( )
- Legends and visions by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- Mark Podwal 1945- biographical file( )
- by Mark H Podwal( )
- Bestiario ebraico : dalle leggende e dal folclore ebraico un libro di creature favolose by Mark H Podwal( Book )
- All this has come upon us-- : Mark Podwal's art for Terezin( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Mark H Podwal
Jewish days : a book of Jewish life and culture around the year by
Francine Klagsbrun(
Book
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4 editions published between 1996 and 1998 in English and held by 587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Subtitled "a book of Jewish life and culture around the year," this beautifully illustrated book will spark your curiosity with little-known facts about the Hebrew months as well as legends surrounding the holidays
4 editions published between 1996 and 1998 in English and held by 587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Subtitled "a book of Jewish life and culture around the year," this beautifully illustrated book will spark your curiosity with little-known facts about the Hebrew months as well as legends surrounding the holidays
The menorah story by
Mark H Podwal(
Book
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4 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 568 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the story of the Hanukkah menorah which commemorates the miraculous victory of the Maccabees over King Antiochus and his army
4 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 568 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the story of the Hanukkah menorah which commemorates the miraculous victory of the Maccabees over King Antiochus and his army
[Hagadah shel Pesaḥ] = A Passover haggadah by
Elie Wiesel(
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15 editions published between 1993 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"With this Passover Haggadah, Elie Wiesel and his friend Mark Podwal invite you to join them for the Passover Seder - the most festive event of the Jewish calendar. Read each year at the Seder table, the Haggadah recounts the miraculous tale of the liberation of the Children of Israel from slavery in Egypt, with a celebration of prayer, ritual, and song. Wiesel and Podwal guide you through the Haggadah and share their understanding and faith in a special illustrated edition that will be treasured for years to come." "Accompanying the traditional Haggadah text (which appears here in an accessible new translation) are Elie Wiesel's poetic interpretations, reminiscences, and instructive retelling of ancient legends. The Nobel laureate interweaves past and present as the symbolism of the Seder is explored. Wiesel's commentaries may be read aloud in their entirety or selected passages may be read each year to illuminate the timeless message of this beloved book of redemption."--Jacket
15 editions published between 1993 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"With this Passover Haggadah, Elie Wiesel and his friend Mark Podwal invite you to join them for the Passover Seder - the most festive event of the Jewish calendar. Read each year at the Seder table, the Haggadah recounts the miraculous tale of the liberation of the Children of Israel from slavery in Egypt, with a celebration of prayer, ritual, and song. Wiesel and Podwal guide you through the Haggadah and share their understanding and faith in a special illustrated edition that will be treasured for years to come." "Accompanying the traditional Haggadah text (which appears here in an accessible new translation) are Elie Wiesel's poetic interpretations, reminiscences, and instructive retelling of ancient legends. The Nobel laureate interweaves past and present as the symbolism of the Seder is explored. Wiesel's commentaries may be read aloud in their entirety or selected passages may be read each year to illuminate the timeless message of this beloved book of redemption."--Jacket
Jerusalem sky : stars, crosses, and crescents by
Mark H Podwal(
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4 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Takes a look at the significance of one of the world's most holy cities through an examination of the religious events that have taken place within the city for Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike
4 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Takes a look at the significance of one of the world's most holy cities through an examination of the religious events that have taken place within the city for Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike
Fallen angels by
Harold Bloom(
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7 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 485 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
That angels express this is not surprising. "Otherness is the essence of the angels," he writes; "but then it is our essence also." Bloom's text is adorned with original watercolors, line drawings, and illuminated letters by distinguished artist Mark Podwal."--Jacket
7 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 485 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
That angels express this is not surprising. "Otherness is the essence of the angels," he writes; "but then it is our essence also." Bloom's text is adorned with original watercolors, line drawings, and illuminated letters by distinguished artist Mark Podwal."--Jacket
King Solomon and his magic ring by
Elie Wiesel(
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2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 418 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts some of the stories of the wisdom and folly in the life of the legendary King Solomon
2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 418 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts some of the stories of the wisdom and folly in the life of the legendary King Solomon
Moses and the angels by
Ileene Smith Sobel(
Book
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3 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the events in the life of Moses and the presence of angels as a sign of God's special relationship to this prophet
3 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the events in the life of Moses and the presence of angels as a sign of God's special relationship to this prophet
You never know : a legend of the Lamed-Vavniks by
Francine Prose(
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3 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Though mocked by the rest of the villagers, poor Schmuel the shoemaker turns out to be a very special person
3 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Though mocked by the rest of the villagers, poor Schmuel the shoemaker turns out to be a very special person
The angel's mistake : stories of Chelm by
Francine Prose(
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2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 391 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how a botched mission by two angels created the town of fools known as Chelm
2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 391 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how a botched mission by two angels created the town of fools known as Chelm
A sweet year : a taste of the Jewish holidays by
Mark H Podwal(
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3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 370 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pictures and easy-to-read text introduce Jewish holidays, focusing on the foods associated with each
3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 370 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pictures and easy-to-read text introduce Jewish holidays, focusing on the foods associated with each
Dybbuk : a story made in heaven by
Francine Prose(
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2 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Because forty days before a baby is born the angels in heaven decide whom it will marry, nothing prevents the wedding of Leah and Chonon from taking place
2 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Because forty days before a baby is born the angels in heaven decide whom it will marry, nothing prevents the wedding of Leah and Chonon from taking place
Golem : a giant made of mud by
Mark H Podwal(
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3 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and held by 266 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the many versions of the golem legend in Jewish folklore
3 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and held by 266 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the many versions of the golem legend in Jewish folklore
The demons' mistake : a story from Chelm by
Francine Prose(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Demons from the town of Chelm hide in a crate being shipped to New York because they hope to practice their mischief where streets are paved with gold and there are parties every day
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Demons from the town of Chelm hide in a crate being shipped to New York because they hope to practice their mischief where streets are paved with gold and there are parties every day
Built by angels : the story of the old-new synagogue by
Mark H Podwal(
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5 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 246 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the world's oldest active synagogue, which was completed in 1270. Throughout the years, this sacred place of prayer and celebration has endured plagues, wars, and the Nazi regime
5 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 246 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the world's oldest active synagogue, which was completed in 1270. Throughout the years, this sacred place of prayer and celebration has endured plagues, wars, and the Nazi regime
The book of tens by
Mark H Podwal(
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3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 244 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In exploring some of the significant appearances of the number ten in Jewish tradition, Podwal uses most of the page for his gouache and ink paintings and a brief descriptive sentence. the outer column of the page supplies an in-depth yet straightforward explanation. younger children will enjoy the drawings and descriptions, while the more mature reader will get an interesting and cogent account of the 21 ten-related facts podwal presents
3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 244 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In exploring some of the significant appearances of the number ten in Jewish tradition, Podwal uses most of the page for his gouache and ink paintings and a brief descriptive sentence. the outer column of the page supplies an in-depth yet straightforward explanation. younger children will enjoy the drawings and descriptions, while the more mature reader will get an interesting and cogent account of the 21 ten-related facts podwal presents
House of Life : the Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague(
Visual
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5 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 194 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of the Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague, rich in lore, mysticism, tradition, and philosophy, is chronicled by Claire Bloom. Tales of great rabbis and philanthropists, World War II German occupation, the communist era, and more are revealed
5 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 194 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of the Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague, rich in lore, mysticism, tradition, and philosophy, is chronicled by Claire Bloom. Tales of great rabbis and philanthropists, World War II German occupation, the communist era, and more are revealed
A Jewish bestiary : a book of fabulous creatures drawn from Hebraic legend and lore by
Mark H Podwal(
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8 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 166 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 166 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Passover Seder(
Visual
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4 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 154 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the highlights of a Seder and incorporates some of Wiesel's special memories and poetic interpretations
4 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 154 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the highlights of a Seder and incorporates some of Wiesel's special memories and poetic interpretations
Let my people go; a Haggadah by Jews(
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6 editions published between 1972 and 1973 in English and Hebrew and held by 143 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1972 and 1973 in English and Hebrew and held by 143 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A book of Hebrew letters by
Mark H Podwal(
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6 editions published between 1978 and 1992 in English and held by 142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1978 and 1992 in English and held by 142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- Wiesel, Elie 1928-2016 Other Adapter Author of introduction Commentator for written text Author Editor
- Prose, Francine 1947- Author
- Klagsbrun, Francine Author
- Wiesel, Marion Translator
- Bloom, Harold Author
- Solomon King of Israel
- Moses (Biblical leader) in rabbinical literature
- Sobel, Ileene Smith Author
- Moses (Biblical leader)
- Greenwillow Books
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Angels--Judaism Animals, Mythical, in art Animals in art Bible.--Old Testament Calligraphy, Hebrew Children's poetry, American Czech Republic--Prague Devil Devil in literature Drawing, American Europe Europe, Eastern Fasts and feasts--Judaism Folklore Food--Religious aspects--Judaism Golem Haggadah Haggadot Hebrew language--Alphabet Jewish art Jewish cemeteries Jews Jews--Anniversaries, etc Jews--Folklore Jews in art Jews--Kings and rulers Judaism--Liturgy Menorah Middle East--Jerusalem Midrash Moses--(Biblical leader) Moses (Biblical leader) in rabbinical literature New York (State)--New York Numbers in the Bible Painting, American Passover--Customs and practices Passover music Passover--Study and teaching Podwal, Mark H., Poland--Chełm (Lublin) Religious calendars--Judaism Religious poetry, American Seder Seder--Liturgy Sepulchral monuments Solomon,--King of Israel Soviet Union Starý židovský hřbitov (Prague, Czech Republic) Synagogues Ten (The number)
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