This lavish, illustrated journal describes Beatrix Potter's life as a young woman in Victorian Britain as she struggles to achieve independence and to find artistic success and romantic love. Using witty, observant commentary taken from Beatrix' s own diaries, the journal moves from London to Scotland to the Lake District, and features a wealth of watercolour paintings, sketches, photographs, letters, paper-engineered items and period memorabilia to recreate a world where nature and imagination are brilliantly combined.
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Beatrix Potter (1866-1943). Her passion for the natural world lay behind the creation of her famous little books. A particular source of inspiration was the Lake District where she lived for the last thirty years of her life as a farmer and conservationist.
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Beatrix Potter (1866-1943)was a writer and illustrator. The Lake District where she lived for the last thirty years of her life as a farmer and conservationist was a particular source of her inspiration, and her passion for the natural world lay behind the creation of her famous little books.
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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful
By karensk121
Format:Hardcover
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and leafing through this interactive book.
The pages are richly printed on cardstock. Nearly every 2-page spread has something to do: lift-up card, fold-out note, 5-page "photograph album" booklet, pull-out letter in an envelope, fold-out map, lift-up stack-of-4 proof sheets, fold-out "The Game of Peter Rabbit", and more. All of these are printed on a variety of thick papers or cardstock.
A fun surprise is in the thick back cover of the book: a pocket holds "My privately printed edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit" -- Mrs. Potter had her first run of 250 copies printed by Strangeways, before it was later accepted by a commercial publisher, according to this book. This Peter Rabbit book-within-a-book is not in color, just as the original was not in color, and its cover is ultra-thick cardstock (not hardcover). Beatrix Potter: A Journal, the main book, has thick padded covers, both front and back.
In fine print under the publisher's info and ISBN number, it reads, "This is a work of fiction based upon Beatrix Potter's journal and letters." It would have been more helpful to have more references and/or notes explaining which parts were based on fact.
Overall, this book is beautifully printed, imaginatively conceived, and great fun. I'm happy to add it to my Beatrix Potter collection!
The pages are richly printed on cardstock. Nearly every 2-page spread has something to do: lift-up card, fold-out note, 5-page "photograph album" booklet, pull-out letter in an envelope, fold-out map, lift-up stack-of-4 proof sheets, fold-out "The Game of Peter Rabbit", and more. All of these are printed on a variety of thick papers or cardstock.
A fun surprise is in the thick back cover of the book: a pocket holds "My privately printed edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit" -- Mrs. Potter had her first run of 250 copies printed by Strangeways, before it was later accepted by a commercial publisher, according to this book. This Peter Rabbit book-within-a-book is not in color, just as the original was not in color, and its cover is ultra-thick cardstock (not hardcover). Beatrix Potter: A Journal, the main book, has thick padded covers, both front and back.
In fine print under the publisher's info and ISBN number, it reads, "This is a work of fiction based upon Beatrix Potter's journal and letters." It would have been more helpful to have more references and/or notes explaining which parts were based on fact.
Overall, this book is beautifully printed, imaginatively conceived, and great fun. I'm happy to add it to my Beatrix Potter collection!
44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a journal, most of which was begun by Beatrix Potter herself at the age of sixteen. It is drawn from facts found in a number of places, in some areas and in certain ways. She didn't specifically "create" this giant, luxurious book, but the fact is, the story is essentially her real story. Her life was just beginning to change at sixteen, right at the point that this wonderful, illustrated chronicle of her dreams, hopes and experiences demonstrates. The book is enhanced by many drawings, her script on the pages, and also by charming additions such as letters in envelopes stuck to the thick oversized pages, which the reader can remove and read, just as the original recipient did, and locket facsimiles, and things like that. There are many drawings and watercolor paintings, which she created, of rustic scenes and animals, as well as photographs of her family, the houses they lived in, and her loved ones.
Beatrix Potter was a strong-willed woman (though shy), as well as a great artist. She spent her life anthropomorphizing animals in her tales, in the sense that they had clothing and characteristics which were human, but she seriously studied real animals devotedly, and she was true to their reality in her books. I think this is one of the reasons her books have been so beloved throughout the years by all children and their families. The realism and the fantasy blend so charmingly no one has ever been able to replicate this.
Beatrix Potter had a great love in her life: her publisher. Sadly, she was never to marry him. However, she did eventually marry a wonderful man at a later age. She had bought several farms and always remained in the country, living in its beloved natural beauty which encouraged the legacy which has affected all of us, the legacy which began with her first little book: Peter Rabbit.
I cannot recommend this book enough. It is beautifully done, not "kitchy" or fake in in its layout. This is such a moving story of a great, strong-willed woman.
Beatrix Potter has been beloved for her books and her tales for a hundred years. I am quite sure she will continue to be loved for many, many more. Cherish this book.
Beatrix Potter was a strong-willed woman (though shy), as well as a great artist. She spent her life anthropomorphizing animals in her tales, in the sense that they had clothing and characteristics which were human, but she seriously studied real animals devotedly, and she was true to their reality in her books. I think this is one of the reasons her books have been so beloved throughout the years by all children and their families. The realism and the fantasy blend so charmingly no one has ever been able to replicate this.
Beatrix Potter had a great love in her life: her publisher. Sadly, she was never to marry him. However, she did eventually marry a wonderful man at a later age. She had bought several farms and always remained in the country, living in its beloved natural beauty which encouraged the legacy which has affected all of us, the legacy which began with her first little book: Peter Rabbit.
I cannot recommend this book enough. It is beautifully done, not "kitchy" or fake in in its layout. This is such a moving story of a great, strong-willed woman.
Beatrix Potter has been beloved for her books and her tales for a hundred years. I am quite sure she will continue to be loved for many, many more. Cherish this book.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By E. E. Eiber
Format:Hardcover
My sister sent this book to us and I can't recommend it highly enough. It is beautifully illustrated with photographs and pictures. It has inserts that can be opened such as a photograph album, a letter, and most pleasing, a complete, removable copy of the original "Tale of Peter Rabbit." If ever a publisher should have taken advantage of the "search inside" option, it is this one.
The journal entries, however, are in cursive and may present a problem for some readers.
The journal entries, however, are in cursive and may present a problem for some readers.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book
I was mesmerized by this book when it arrived...it was a Christmas present for my 9 yr old grand daughter who loves to draw and write her own stories. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Shirley Dunlap
5.0 out of 5 stars
B Potter Journal
A charming "scrapbook" relating many
aspects of B. Potter's life and writing
in a playful and attractive manner.
It is directed to adults and children
aspects of B. Potter's life and writing
in a playful and attractive manner.
It is directed to adults and children
Published 3 months ago by cathleen t. mcloughlin
5.0 out of 5 stars
fun journal
I like these kind of journal books they are cheery and fun to read with kids. The art and layout are pleasing to the eye.
Published 3 months ago by J. Krig
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
This book is wonderful. Filled qith secret pockets with letters, drawings, cards.. I loved it! There are Beatrix's sketchs all over it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Aline Leal Neves
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful !
The artwork is lovely and the photos help to understand the time period. Also, the inserts (eg cards, small booklets) are little jewels.
Published 6 months ago by LC
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing at Best
Was very excited to get this book to share with my grandchildren. When it arrived, I was so disappointed, I put it on the shelf without telling my grandkids about it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Katherine
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful in the Easter Basket
This book is for one of my nieces who is a big Beatrix Potter fan. I've put it in her Easter basket and I'm sure that as one of the non-candy items, she will be delighted with... Read more
Published 14 months ago by an honest reviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beatrix Potter A Journal
I enjoyed reading this Journal very much it was very interesting to learn a little about her life as I enjoyed her childrens books so very much.
Published 14 months ago by Linda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than expected!
I got this as a gift for a fan of Beatrix Potter's work. I expected it to be a journal that was entirely written words. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Toni
5.0 out of 5 stars
very sweet
Delicate and beautiful. I loved the pictures, i have the movie based on her life, and it was great to see the real faces of those lovely people. Adorable details every page.
Published 19 months ago by D. Perez
