The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (990 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3836526751 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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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 compilation also contains a presentation of Andersen’s legacy, brief historical introductions to each fairy tale, and extended artists’ biograph
book lover said Perfect for kids!. There are lots of compilations of Hans Christian Andersen stories out there. In my opinion, this Taschen compilation is one of the best for kids. I decided to buy this book because I already have the Taschen edition of Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm. This book has lived up to what I've come to expect from Taschen: good translations, fabulous illustrations, good quality paper and (in my opinion), good binding.Also, this is important to note: I am reviewing the HARDCOVER version.. Beautiful but problematic Amazon Customer I agree with much of what is in the longer and stronger reviews, but have some reservations. The production, with the illustrations from many different sources, is magnificent. From that point of view it is a book that one might still have as an adult to read to one’s children and grandchildren – and to one’s self. In fact, I still have my own beautifully illustrated Dutch translation (Scheltema & Holkema, Amsterdam, fourth printing, not dated – but I am 80. "Spectacular Journey to Fairyland" according to Grandparents of Three. For a spectacular journey to the land of fairy tales, The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen is a must. The book itself is stunningly beautiful with its compelling design, true color, and quality of prints and silhouettes, featuring the creativity of twenty-four artists. In reading to our children and grandchildren, we have always been intrigued by the tale of "The Princess and the Pea." Seeing the print of that favorite tale on the cover, we opened the book right away. All is
Her TASCHEN books include The Circus 1870 1950 (2008), Magic 1400s 1950s (2009), and two illustrated volumes of fairy tales: The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm (2011) and The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (2013). By the end of his life, Andersen s tales had made him famous, and he was deemed a national treasure by the Danish government.The editor: TASCHEN editor Noel Daniel graduated from Princeton University, and studied in Berlin on a Fulbright Scholarship. About the AuthorThe author:Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2, 1805 in Odense, Denmark, a day that has since become known as International Children s Book Day. She received
She received a master s in London and was the director of a photography art gallery before becoming a book editor. An only child with a voracious imagination and creative streak, Andersen was nurtured in his education by his father as well as several key sponsors. Andersen wrote novels, poems, and 168 ta