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The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm
Fairy Dust
A precious anthology of Brothers Grimm fairy tales, complete with vintage illustrations
From Snow White to Cinderella , Rapunzel to Rumpelstiltskin , the Brothers Grimm bequeathed a canon of stories which have become literary and childhood classics . The most widely read story collection after the Bible, their magical tales are stalwarts of early learning and imagination, listed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register as a vital part of our history and culture.
This new edition of The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm brings to life 14 of the most beloved Grimm stories, including classics such as Cinderella , Snow White , Sleeping Beauty , and Hansel and Gretel . In a unique design format, each featured tale is paired with a different illustrator , bringing special pictorial splendor to each story. Featured artists include such masters of pictorial invention as Kay Nielsen , Walter Crane , and Viktor Paul Mohn , as well as many new discoveries. Historic and contemporary silhouettes – many commissioned especially for this anthology – further animate the tales, dancing across the page like delicate black lace.
The book also contains a foreword on the Grimms’ legacy, brief introductions to each fairy tale, and extended artists’ biographies in the appendix. For adults and children alike, this beautiful compilation brings the eternal magic of the Grimms’ stories to the heart of every home .
The following fairy tales are featured in the The Frog Prince, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, The Brave Little Tailor, Cinderella, Mother Holle, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin, The Star Coins, Puss n’ Boots, The Golden Goose, The Twelve Dancing Princesses.
A precious anthology of Brothers Grimm fairy tales, complete with vintage illustrations
From Snow White to Cinderella , Rapunzel to Rumpelstiltskin , the Brothers Grimm bequeathed a canon of stories which have become literary and childhood classics . The most widely read story collection after the Bible, their magical tales are stalwarts of early learning and imagination, listed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register as a vital part of our history and culture.
This new edition of The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm brings to life 14 of the most beloved Grimm stories, including classics such as Cinderella , Snow White , Sleeping Beauty , and Hansel and Gretel . In a unique design format, each featured tale is paired with a different illustrator , bringing special pictorial splendor to each story. Featured artists include such masters of pictorial invention as Kay Nielsen , Walter Crane , and Viktor Paul Mohn , as well as many new discoveries. Historic and contemporary silhouettes – many commissioned especially for this anthology – further animate the tales, dancing across the page like delicate black lace.
The book also contains a foreword on the Grimms’ legacy, brief introductions to each fairy tale, and extended artists’ biographies in the appendix. For adults and children alike, this beautiful compilation brings the eternal magic of the Grimms’ stories to the heart of every home .
The following fairy tales are featured in the The Frog Prince, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, The Brave Little Tailor, Cinderella, Mother Holle, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin, The Star Coins, Puss n’ Boots, The Golden Goose, The Twelve Dancing Princesses.
190 pages, Hardcover
First published September 15, 2013
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August 15, 2020
Mooie illustraties, mooie bundel.
February 1, 2021
Charming curation of some of the best tales of the brothers Grimm. Illustrations were spectacular. A great refresher on some of those antiquated tales we cherish from days past, still kept close in our hearts in the present. Bonus points for dedication to stick to the true versions of the brothers Grimm. Such as the princess dashing the frog against a wall, Cinderella’s sisters shaving off parts of their feet, etc.
It’s humorous the grim (pun intended of course) scenes you can sneak into a child’s tale and get away with. After all, I do think these stories help us grow up, so it’s all in good taste (with moderation of course). Or do we ever really grow up?
Five stars.
It’s humorous the grim (pun intended of course) scenes you can sneak into a child’s tale and get away with. After all, I do think these stories help us grow up, so it’s all in good taste (with moderation of course). Or do we ever really grow up?
Five stars.
February 1, 2018
Nice sampling of fairy tales but at this point I’m looking for heavier or more specific collections.
December 3, 2020
The Taschen version is quite nice if you can get your hands on it, a lot of colorful, lively pictures.
August 14, 2023
4,5 stars
September 5, 2023
The stories were good, but the artwork made it shine!
May 3, 2025
Beautiful, keepsake edition. My daughter and I love to read these.
July 16, 2025
A nice collection of fairy tales with beautiful illustrations.
April 30, 2020
Gorgeous book - I hadn’t realized how many of these stories I simply hadn’t read. Overall loved it.
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