The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen

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ISBN(EAN) 9783836526753
Издатель Taschen
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Автор Hans Christian Andersen
Язык Английский
Возрастные ограничения 6+
Рекомендуемый возраст 6+
Формат Твердый переплет
Страницы 320
Год издания 2013
Рейтинг 4.4
Вес (грамм) 1340
Размер (мм) 256(д) х 205(ш) х 30(в)
 

The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen presents the most famous Andersen stories 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 collection 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, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Sweden, 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

The following 23 fairy tales are featured in the book:

The Princess and the Pea, The Nightingale, The Swineherd, The Old Man Is Always Right, The Little Mermaid, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Darning Needle, Twelve by Mail, The Brave Tin Soldier, The Snow Queen, The Flea and the Professor, Thumbelina, The Sweethearts, Ole Shut-Eye, Five Peas in a Pod, The Ugly Duckling, Little Ida's Flowers, The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep, The Flying Trunk, The Little Match Girl, The Tinderbox, The Pen and Inkstand, and The Farmyard Cock and the Weathercock.
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