The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (Ciltli)

The cornerstone of modern fantasy...

An exciting new compilation of Hans Christian Andersen s world-famous fairy tales

The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen presents the most famous Andersen stories, including classics such as The Little Mermaid , The Ugly Duckling , and The Princess and the Pea, in a highly esteemed 1942 translation by Jean Hersholt. This lovingly designed book contains a sparkling and unexpected selection of beautiful artwork from the 1840s to the 1980s by such artist greats as Kay Nielsen, the beloved Arthur Rackham, the eccentric Tom Seidmann-Freud (niece of Sigmund Freud), and the groundbreaking film animator Lotte Reiniger, as well as exciting, newly discovered talents. The collection also features historic and contemporary silhouettes, which enrich the presentation of Andersen s tales in a unique format, pairing one tale with one artist, and make this a fresh addition to children s libraries as well as to adult art-book collections. In addition to the tales and illustrations, the compilation also contains a presentation of Andersen s legacy, brief historical introductions to each fairy tale, and extended artists biographies in the appendix. Meant for the whole family, this precious edition shares the eternal magic of Andersen s tales, celebrating his tender, heartfelt stories that have entered both our collective imagination and the literary canon.

Brings together the most famous Hans Christian Andersen tales in a one-of-a-kind design

Includes illustrations by famous artists from Austria, Britain, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Sweden, the Ukraine, and the United States

Features the highly esteemed translation by Jean Hersholt, accessible to readers of all ages

Contains dozens of all-new silhouettes specially commissioned for the book.
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Sayfa Sayısı: 320

Baskı Yılı: 320


Dili: İngilizce
Yayınevi: Taschen