Illustrated by Edmund Dulac
Translation: Vorderobermeier GbR
176 pages fully illustrated in color. Hardcover. 22 x 28 cm.
This deluxe edition of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tales features the virtuoso watercolors of Edmund Dulac, who was celebrated throughout Europe as the "king of book illustration."
Images and stories such as "The Snow Queen", "The Little Mermaid", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Emperor's New Clothes" and others immerse us in a magical universe.
The detailed and artistic illustrations by Edmund Dulac give the fairy tales a particularly magical atmosphere that delights both children and adults.
- Enchanting decorative edition of the popular fairy tale classics
- For the first time with the virtuoso watercolors of Edmund Dulac
- Inspired by the original edition
- Fully colored with decorative details
A treat for bibliophiles and fairy tale fans!
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) grew up as the son of a shoemaker in Odense. Poverty and loneliness shaped his childhood, and depression and other illnesses followed him into adulthood. His artistic talent was discovered at the Royal Theater in Copenhagen, where he began taking singing and dancing lessons at the age of 14. The first of his fairy tale books was published in 1935, making him famous overnight. Andersen's early fairy tales were heavily influenced by folk tales. Later, Andersen created his own unique, sometimes almost colloquial fairy tale tone, which made him his country's most famous poet and one of its most translated authors. Andersen's funeral in 1875 was a state funeral in Denmark.
Edmund Dulac (1882–1953) was a French illustrator best known for his beautiful book illustrations. Born in Toulouse, he studied law before turning to art and studying at the École des Beaux-Arts. In 1904, he moved to London, where he worked for renowned publishers such as Hodder & Stoughton. He became famous for his illustrations for classics such as "The Arabian Nights," Shakespeare's "The Tempest," and works by Hans Christian Andersen. In addition to book illustrations, Dulac also designed postage stamps, banknotes, and posters. His style, characterized by a rich color palette and detailed compositions, made him one of the most important illustrators of the early 20th century.
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