Customer Reviews

amazingly beautiful - By: M. A. Capdevila, 03 Apr 2008
Highly recommended for anyone interestedin illustration, fairy tales, swedish culture... Best available John Bauer's product for what I know. Tales are delicious, book is big format & good quality paper & reproductions.

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A reminder of childhood - By: , 13 Oct 2004
I think many of us had a book similar to this when we were little. Fairy tales full of wicked trolls & brave princesses, evil giants & clever woodcutters. Though these stories tread familiar ground they're not the traditional tales toldin Britain. They're a wonderful addition.

Of course, this book wouldn't be complete without the beautiful illustrations by John Bauer, a contemporary of Arthur Rackham & highly respected artist. They alternate between the dark & comic & perfectly add to & enhance the stories.

John Bauer was, I believe, an influence on the wonderful Brian Froud, who has released numerous books of art featuring fairies & goblins.

A great book for reading to yourself or your children.