--- product_id: 170149520 title: "Life Doesn't Frighten Me (Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition): Knitters on Loving, Living with, and Letting Go of Yarn" price: "€ 49.62" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/170149520-life-doesnt-frighten-me-twenty-fifth-anniversary-edition-knitters-on store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Jean-Michel Basquiat’s iconic artwork 8.8 x 0.45 x 10.85 inches size 40 pages hardcover edition Life Doesn't Frighten Me (Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition): Knitters on Loving, Living with, and Letting Go of Yarn **Price:** € 49.62 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Own the courage to be fearless—where art and poetry unite! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Life Doesn't Frighten Me (Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition): Knitters on Loving, Living with, and Letting Go of Yarn - **How much does it cost?** € 49.62 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/170149520-life-doesnt-frighten-me-twenty-fifth-anniversary-edition-knitters-on) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Art Meets Poetry:** Striking Basquiat illustrations bring bold, expressive visuals to every page. - • **Critically Acclaimed:** 4.8-star rating from nearly 2,000 readers, a proven source of inspiration. - • **Timeless Empowerment:** Maya Angelou’s fearless poem inspires courage across generations. - • **Collector’s Edition:** 25th Anniversary Hardcover with updated biographies and fresh design. - • **Perfect Gift for Growth:** A meaningful keepsake for children and adults embracing self-confidence. ## Overview This 25th Anniversary Edition hardcover of 'Life Doesn't Frighten Me' features Maya Angelou’s empowering poem paired with Jean-Michel Basquiat’s dynamic artwork across 40 pages. Sized at 8.8 x 0.45 x 10.85 inches, it includes updated biographies and an afterword, making it a timeless collector’s piece celebrated for inspiring confidence in readers of all ages. ## Description Shadows on the wall Noises down the HAL life doesn't frighten me at all Maya angelou's brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves. Angelou's strong words are matched by the daring vision of artist jean-michel Basquiat, whose childlike style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of childhood. Together, angelou's words and basquiat's paintings create a place where every child, indeed every person, may experience his or her own fearlessness. Celebrating its successful 25 years in print, this brilliant introduction to poetry and contemporary art features brief, updated biographies of Angelou and Basquiat, an afterword from the editor, and a fresh new look. A selected bibliography of angelou's books and a selected museum listing of basquiat's works open the door to further inspiration through the fine arts. "Originally published in 1993, this children's book is still as relevant as it ever was [... ] for the 25th anniversary of its original publishing date, life doesn't frighten me has been re-released by Abrams books. While Angelou claimed that she wrote the poem "for all children who whistle in the dark and who refuse to admit that they're frightened out of their wits", its staying power over the past two-and-a-half decades proves it's certainly relevant for any age." dazed digital "we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Maya angelou's book "life doesn't frighten me". Angelou's original poem, life doesn't frighten me at all, was published in 1978. In 1993 with the vision and creativity of Sara Jane boyers the poem was paired with the work of the late American artist, jean-michel Basquiat renown for his poetry, music, graffiti and paintings. "In the poem, her strong words of self-confidence and strength resounded when paired with basquiat's passionate, expressive paintings. Today, 25 years after life was first published, I am so proud and pleased that readers have treasured this book all these years. Life was the first book that I created, inspired by the language of painting, the art of the word and the conversations they instil in each of us." Sara Jane boyers, editor of life doesn't frighten me." Maya angelou's newsletter "I find all of Maya angelou's work extraordinary, especially the way in which she uses her gift to lift other souls from misery. When I'm down, I reach for this picture book which is an illustrated book with the words of her poem life doesn't frighten me. Both the poem and pictures seem to resonate with some of the heaviness of modern life, but it reminds us to keep our head up and be brave.", stylist magazine. Review: Quality - The quality of book is wow. Review: Everyone Needs a Little Maya Angelou - Ordered this for a baby shower gift. It is unusual for the child's book - full of dramatic, kind of scary pictures while reinforcing life is manageable. I love Maya Angelou. I ordered Phenomenal Woman for the mama to be. I thought the two books made a great shower gift. Most shower gifts are clothes and toys which are both lovely, but I knew there would lots of that. The first one that arrived was dirty and scuffed. desertcart exchanged it without issue. ## Features - Book Format: 40 pages, Hardcover - Size: 8.8 x 0.45 x 10.85 inches - Publication Details: Harry N. Abrams; Illustrated Edition, January 9, 2018 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #141,327 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #655 in Fiction about Emotions for Children #664 in Children's Poetry (Books) #700 in Children's Books on Self-Esteem & Self-Respect | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,902 Reviews | ## Images ![Life Doesn't Frighten Me (Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition): Knitters on Loving, Living with, and Letting Go of Yarn - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AI1cNFyJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality *by P***I on 6 May 2025* The quality of book is wow. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everyone Needs a Little Maya Angelou *by H***E on 18 March 2026* Ordered this for a baby shower gift. It is unusual for the child's book - full of dramatic, kind of scary pictures while reinforcing life is manageable. I love Maya Angelou. I ordered Phenomenal Woman for the mama to be. I thought the two books made a great shower gift. Most shower gifts are clothes and toys which are both lovely, but I knew there would lots of that. The first one that arrived was dirty and scuffed. Amazon exchanged it without issue. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Consigliato *by G***A on 2 June 2021* Bellissimo ## Frequently Bought Together - Life Doesn't Frighten Me: A Poetry Picture Book - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/170149520-life-doesnt-frighten-me-twenty-fifth-anniversary-edition-knitters-on](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/170149520-life-doesnt-frighten-me-twenty-fifth-anniversary-edition-knitters-on) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*