The langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 19 by andrew lang and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne. Also, the book is wrapped, so you only find out the stories are missing when you open it. The first of a collection of twelve fairy tale books, gathered by andrew lang from various sources. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, antique book of fairy tales. Enjoy the loaded picture will give you an idea that this book is used but in good condition. Youll see the little dandelion fairy with her yellow and black wings and read her poem, gay and naughty in the garden. Andrew lang a collection of fairy tales from the folklore of france, germany, scandinavia, scotland, and england. It has an excellent group of stories from different fairy tale writers, including perrault, daulnoy, and grimm. The bronze ring, prince hyacinth and the dear little princess, east of the sun and west of the moon, the yellow dwarf, little red ridinghood, the sleeping beauty in the wood, cinderella. Here in one attractive paperbound volumewith enlarged. The blue fairy book is the first of twelve fairy stories that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Americas largest bookseller has cancelled its planned series of diverse classic book covers after a backlash from writers and critics.
The blue fairy book is andrew langs classic selection of popular fairy tales. Buy the blue fairy book by andrew lang online at alibris. Published in 1889, the blue fairy book contains 37 stories. Andrew langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. In total, the volumes have 798 stories, in addition to the 153 poems in the blue poetry book. The blue fairy book by andrew lang 20, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Originally published in 1889, the blue fairy book was the first of 12 volumes of fairy tales from around the world, collected by renowned folklorist andrew lang. Blue fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. Jacomb hood, which graced the book s first edition. This edition contains such famous and beloved stories as sleeping beauty, rumpelstiltskin, and beauty and the beast, accompanied by fords original illustrations. The bronze ring prince hyacinth and the dear little princess east of the sun and west of the moon the yellow dwarf little. First edition, large paper copy, number of 1 copies, the deluxe limited issue of the first in langs series of coloured fairy books, which continued through to the lilac fairy book in 1910. Porcupette and moppet is written by nadine poper, and illustrated by alicia young. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Available in hardcover 9780981493831 and soft 9780981493848 a 32page picture book for ages 48. There are a generous number of original black and white plates. Grimms complete fairy tales barnes and noble leatherbound. The project gutenberg ebook of the blue fairy book, by various this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Only four of the titles blue, red, green, and yellow from the series of 12 were issued in this deluxe format. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The blue fairy book selected tales from the collection by andrew lang and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It features classic illustrations, an elegant bondedleather binding, distinctive gilt edging, and a. Andrew lang 18441912 was a scottish poet, novelist and literary critic. Shame on barnes and noble for releasing such an edition. Rachel and kirsty search for one in each rainbow magic book.
The book is abundantly illustrated with more than 100 hundred drawings and colour plates by dugald stewart walker and hans tegner, two of andersens bestknown illustrators. This collection of selected fairy tales features the distinguished art of henry j. Originally published in 1889, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time. Accurate and careful typesetting and an intelligent method of inserting the source notes, high definition reproductions of illustrations, thoughtful afterword. This funny story features lively illustrations and colorful characters who can teach the importance of everyone having a vote. Blue fairy tale book by andrew lang world of tales. The world of the flower fairies is captured in the books charming poems and delicate illustrations. Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The leather cover, spine and back are embossed with gold, navy, and pink on a dark fushia leather. This was followed by many other collections of fairy. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. The bestknown books in the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales, also known as andrew langs colored fairy books or andrew langs manycolored fairy books. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in the blue poetry book.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The bronze ring prince hyacinth and the dear little princess east of the sun and west of the moon the yellow dwarf little red ridinghood the sleeping beauty in the wood cinderella. Contained in this work you will find the following tales. The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales also known as andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many colors. Join us at storytime this weekend for a riotous learning experience. Book cover design book design good books my books books for tweens tween books noble books blue fairy book writer. Surely an absolute great deal considering todays highpriced book stores. The first installment of andrew langs widely read classics and arguably his best known, the blue fairy book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of fairy tales.
The first installment of scottish novelist langs classic fairy tales books was first published in 1889. From the acorn fairy to the zinnia fairy, readers will discover the many fairies of natures blossoms. The first of 12 volumes of fairy tales collected by renowned folklorist andrew lang, the blue fairy book has introduced children for more than a century to such timeless stories as hansel and gretel, aladdin and the wonderful lamp, beauty and the beast, the master cat or, puss in boots, and snowwhite and rosered. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as andrew langs fairy books. The blue fairy book andrew lang read by librivox volunteers 4. I am planning to collect all of andrew langs color fairy tale books. It has not been abridged, nor have any of the original pictures been taken out. This book was originally printed in the 19th century. Noble childrens leatherbound classics av andrew lang pa. The blue fairy book was the first volume in the series and so it contains some of the best known tales, taken from a variety of sources.
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