Les Contes de Hans Christian Andersen : Taschen Illustrated Edition by Noël Daniel – 320 Pages (book)

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Les Contes de Hans Christian Andersen / The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen – Taschen Edition (Noël Daniel) – Illustrated Book
Discover or rediscover the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen in a sumptuous Taschen edition, edited by Noël Daniel. This magnificent 320-page hardcover book, brand new and shrink-wrapped, brings together 23 iconic tales by the great Danish writer, illustrated by over 150 years of art (1840-1980).

A truly essential collection of fairy tales, this book gathers the masterpieces that have captivated generations of children and adults: The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen, The Princess and the Pea, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Thumbelina, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Nightingale and the Emperor of China, The Swineherd, and many more.

An international selection of legendary illustrators
To celebrate the universal appeal of Andersen’s tales, this anthology brings together artists from Austria, Great Britain, Japan, Ukraine, and the United States. Among them:
– Kay Nielsen
– Arthur Rackham
– Tom Seidmann-Freud (Sigmund Freud’s niece)
– Lotte Reiniger, a pioneer of animated film

The edition also features stunning silhouettes (both historical and contemporary), historical introductions to each tale, and detailed biographies of the illustrators.

A family collector’s edition
Designed for the whole family, this beautiful Taschen edition combines museum-quality craftsmanship with accessibility. Timeless texts, vibrant illustrations, and elegant layout make it an ideal gift for children’s literature lovers, illustration enthusiasts, and collectors of fine books.

Features:
– French texts.
– Author: Hans Christian Andersen
– Publisher: Taschen
– Editor: Noël Daniel
– Format: Hardcover, 320 pages
– Condition: New, sealed
– ISBN: 9783836526777

Immerse yourself in Andersen’s magical and poetic world with this definitive edition of classic fairy tales, a treasure of our literary and artistic heritage.

Please feel free to take a look at the additional photos on the top left, thank you!

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