These Scandinavian fairy tales have had many interpretations through the years, but never have they been so beautifully illustrated as in this sumptuous edition. Golden Age artist Kay Nielsen, a master of fantasy, lavished the text with 25 intricately detailed color and numerous black-and-white images that glow with his phantasmagorical style. With 15 stories that include the popular "Billy Goat's Gruff," this is one of the most stunning children's books ever produced.
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Format:Hardcover
This was the most treasured book of my childhood. My copy was lost in a fire in the 1950s. I also want to see it reprinted, with a green cover, etc. Please!
PS - To the reviewer who complained that this book contains no one of color: It is an historical collection of northern European fairy tales, not a modern, politically correct manifesto. Although its setting in the northern forests it is timeless and placeless in its magic.
By "galadannun"
Format:Hardcover
I grew up on this book, and I can't imagine a child growing up without it. I am lucky in that my mother has a copy of it, because since as early as I can remember, I've heard the stories and loved the pictures. Kay Nielsen was a brilliant artist, and the stories are beautiful in and of themselves - this book definitely needs to be back in print. None of that paperback nonsense, either...I'm talking the original way, hardback (green cloth cover with gold embossment), and the dust jacket in green as well, with one of Nielsen's brilliant watercolors on the front (I forget which it is).
This is by far one of the most beautiful books I have ever had the privilege to see.
By Bruce Dodds
Format:Hardcover
The stories are haunting and enthralling in the best fairy tale tradition, and the illustrations are spectacular.
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I have loved this beautifully written and drawn book since childhood. I would love to see it back in print, as it is a wonderful addition to any book collection.
Published on Jan 13 2000
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magical book
I LOVED THIS BOOK AS A CHILD AND WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT REPRINTED IN A LUXURY EDITION. THE STORIES ARE UNUSUAL AND THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE AN ART NOUVEAU WONDERLAND.
Published on Mar 8 1999 by PDSKXT1@AOL.COM
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