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The Knave of Hearts
Louise Saunders, talented wife of legendary editor Max Perkins, teamed with one of the most popular illustrators of all time to create this unforgettable fable. Known for his beautiful coloring and humorous touch, Maxfield Parrish's work is iconic — and The Knave of Hearts is his ultimate achievement. Filled with 22 colorful images and lavishly finished with a full-color endpaper painting, this hardcover edition is a collector's classic to treasure.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1925
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August 11, 2021
Silly story, art not directly illustrative. To *me,* disappointing. But then, I found Parrish's actual art work disappointing, when I saw a collection of it on tour years ago. And the story, well, I suppose it's like a play, but I can't imagine who would actually perform it.
You may have an entirely different opinion, of course. But I bet this oversize hardcover is expensive and I hope you can try before you buy.
You may have an entirely different opinion, of course. But I bet this oversize hardcover is expensive and I hope you can try before you buy.
February 26, 2021
A play based on the nursery rhyme. The illustrations by Maxfield Parrish are fantastic.
September 21, 2010
A sweet little retelling, in play format, of the story of the Knave of Hearts and why he stole the tarts. He really did a kindness!
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October 5, 2010Why DID he steal those tarts...?
March 12, 2016
A cute children's story that reveals the story behind the rhyme. Buy it for the brilliant illustrations!
December 30, 2018
The book itself is a 5. I love Maxfield Parrish. The story was not enjoyable to me at all.
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