| Cinderella Shape Book Contributor(s): Hassall, John (Illustrator), Perrault, Charles (Author) |
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ISBN: 1514900661 ISBN-13: 9781514900666 Publisher: Laughing Elephant OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - General - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Royalty |
| Dewey: E |
| Series: Shape Book |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.4" W x 12.3" (0.50 lbs) 18 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the world's best-known fairy tales, Cinderella is presented here in a vintage, die-cut, collector's edition. This version of the famous story features pictures by the great English illustrator John Hassall. Famous for his watercolor and design work, each page features either a perfectly rendered ink drawing or a full-color illustration from Hassall that captures the characters, the time period, and the drama of the tale. The text is simple enough for young children, yet captures the magic and excitement of the young Cinderella's adventure. From the Fairy Godmother's appearance to the happily ever after, children will be delighted. In this book, classic imagery combines with a beloved fairy tale to create a well-designed and beautifully-preserved edition of Cinderella that is sure to become a household staple. This is a perfect first introduction to a famous story for young readers, and children and adults alike will enjoy this keepsake volume. |
Contributor Bio(s): Laughing Elephant: - Laughing Elephant houses one of the world's finest book and ephemera collections focusing on children's and juvenile art.Perrault, Charles: - "Charles Perrault, 12 January 1628 - 16 May 1703 Author of Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella is widely recognized as the father of the fairy tale."Hassall, John: - "John Hassall, l868-l948 - Watercolorist, poster-designer and illustrator. Studied art at Antwerp and Paris under P. Van Havermaet and Bougereau. Hassall was an original and versatile designer of illustrations, contributing cartoons to many leading magazines, designing theatre posters, commercial posters for Messrs. David Allen and greeting cards, boys' books and nursery rhymes. His work is influenced by the flat colors and two-dimensional qualities of Japanese prints. He was elected to the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours in 1901." |