Th light-blue colored-cover bound an approx. 8x11" or slightly larger collection of traditonal fairy tales including Thumbelina, Donkeyskin, Puss-in-Boots,Sleeping Beauty, others, and I think they may all have been illustated by the same man but unable to remember his name. I remember Puss-in-Boots had brilliant gems adorning his outfit. I would love to re-acquire this book but have no clue where to look. I was mesmerized by each engraving and thought how beautiful each would be framed individually. Anyone have any suggestions for me how to proceed?
2007-03-10 12:51:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
Is this the one?
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?y=9&tn=Perrault%27s+complete+fairy+tales&x=29&pics=on
It has everything you named except for Thumbelina. The story list is
The sleeping beauty in the wood -- Puss in boots -- Little Tom Thumb -- The fairies -- Ricky of the Tuft -- Cinderella -- Little Red Riding Hood -- Blue Beard -- The ridiculous wishes -- Donkey-skin -- Patient Griselda -- Beauty and the beast -- The friendly frog -- Princess Rosette.
It was published in 1961 and was illustrated by W. Heath Robinson -- here you can look at illustrations by him, and there's even one of Puss in Boots. http://www.surlalunefairytales.com/illustrations/illustrators/whrobinson.html
2007-03-10 16:01:20 · answer #1 · answered by The Skin Horse (formerly ll2) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if this is what you're talking about but Readers Digest had a collection of "The Worlds Best Fairy Tales" in a light blue colored cover that included these tales. It was illustrated by Fritz Kredel.
2007-03-10 13:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by nshadowz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cinderella: the conventional Princess by technique of M.M. Kaye Ella Enchanted by technique of Gail Carson Levine Snow White: The Poison Apples by technique of Lily Archer dozing beauty: Briar Rose by technique of Jane Yolen Arabian Nights: Shadow Spinner by technique of Susan Fletcher Straw Into Gold by technique of Gary D. Schmidt Jack and the Beanstalk: Jack the numerous-Killer by technique of Charles de Lint Tam Lin/Thomas the Rhymer: hearth and Hemlock by technique of Dianna Wynne Jones wintry climate Rose by technique of Patricia A. McKillip The Perilous Gard Elizabeth Marie Pope short tale collections in line with truly some fairy memories: Harrowing the Dragon by technique of Patricia A. McKillip e book of Enchantments by technique of Patricia C. Wrede video clips: - the organization of Wolves (This one's type of goofy, besides the undeniable fact that it truly is fairly like a retelling of Little red driving Hood) - Jim Henson's The Storyteller (He has one version with Greek myths, yet another with fairy memories, and a third with both. that is an previous television coach which could retell one fairy tale in each and each episode--note: some puppets used...i do not care. i imagine it truly is large.) - Snow White: A tale of Terror maximum of Donna Jo Napoli's books are fairy tale retellings (Beast, certain, Sirena, Zel, etc.). Shannon Hale is yet another author who rewrites fairy memories (The Goose lady, etc.). Tanith Lee, Juliet Marillier, Terri Windling, and Ellen Datlow (the perfect 2 artwork jointly on short tale compilations) actually have some.
2016-12-01 19:40:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually have this book at home!!! (I'm at work right now) I'll write you back with the artist info a little later send me your e-mail address. Its been with my family for a long time, brings back alot of memories. Good book!
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2007-03-10 13:02:21 · answer #4 · answered by Reading and Answering Your Q' 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check e-bay or amizon. At least then you can browse pictures of the covers quickly rather then go throught actual book stores.
Good luck
2007-03-10 13:04:06 · answer #5 · answered by Roxygirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋