Little Prince: Includes the History and Making of the Classic Story Anniversary Edition Contributor(s): de Saint-Exupéry, Antoine (Author) |
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ISBN: 1328479757 ISBN-13: 9781328479754 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $24.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2018287631 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 7.9" W x 9.1" (1.75 lbs) 224 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Topical - Gift - Topical - Boy's Interest - Topical - Girl's Interest |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A 75th Anniversary edition of Antoine de Saint-Exup ry's world-famous classic featuring a new cover and the history and making of this beloved story. Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. This special edition of Antoine de Saint-Exup ry's world-famous classic marks its seventy-fifth anniversary in print. Featuring a beautiful new cover and a special look at its history and making--including a biography of Saint-Exup ry, sketches, photos, and reviews from the first edition--this new anniversary edition of The Little Prince will capture the hearts of both devoted and new readers alike. |
Contributor Bio(s): De Saint-Exupery, Antoine: - ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPÉRY, the "Winged Poet," was born in Lyon, France, in 1900. A pilot at twenty-six, he was a pioneer of commercial aviation and flew in the Spanish Civil War and World War II. His writings include The Little Prince, Wind, Sand and Stars, Night Flight, Southern Mail, and Airman's Odyssey. In 1944, while flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron, he disappeared over the Mediterranean. |