These Scandinavian fairy tales have had many interpretations through the years, but never have they been so beautifully illustrated as in this sumptuous edition. Golden Age artist Kay Nielsen, a master of fantasy, lavished the text with 25 intricately detailed color and numerous black-and-white images that glow with his phantasmagorical style. With 15 stories that include the popular "Billy Goat's Gruff," this is one of the most stunning children's books ever produced.
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Text: English, Norwegian (translation)
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70 of 71 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was the most treasured book of my childhood. My copy was lost in a fire in the 1950s. I also want to see it reprinted, with a green cover, etc. Please!
PS - To the reviewer who complained that this book contains no one of color: It is an historical collection of northern European fairy tales, not a modern, politically correct manifesto. Although its setting in the northern forests it is timeless and placeless in its magic.
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By "galadannun"
Format:Hardcover
I grew up on this book, and I can't imagine a child growing up without it. I am lucky in that my mother has a copy of it, because since as early as I can remember, I've heard the stories and loved the pictures. Kay Nielsen was a brilliant artist, and the stories are beautiful in and of themselves - this book definitely needs to be back in print. None of that paperback nonsense, either...I'm talking the original way, hardback (green cloth cover with gold embossment), and the dust jacket in green as well, with one of Nielsen's brilliant watercolors on the front (I forget which it is).
This is by far one of the most beautiful books I have ever had the privilege to see.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Bruce Dodds
Format:Hardcover
The stories are haunting and enthralling in the best fairy tale tradition, and the illustrations are spectacular.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Book I have Wanted for a very long time
Item arrived well in advance of time. In beautiful condition. I remember this book with its lovely illustrations from 45 years ago, but my copy got lost. Very happy, thank you.
Published 2 months ago by Mme J. Mackenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Artful depictions of treasured fairy tales
Neatly written and beautifully depicted; a present for my adult daughter who wants to read it to her first child (only planned at this point).
Published 3 months ago by Gilda R. Seelke
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and compelling illustrations
I got the book for the art work, I have to admit. The simple stories have their own charm, but wouldn't be great storytelling for children. For me it is a treasure.
Published 5 months ago by Yvonne Michel
4.0 out of 5 stars
For your children (and you)
Stories that you should read and appreciate. These stories have been taken and adapted and shown to us in many forms but nothing can really beat a book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
East of the Sun and West of the Moon
I have completely enjoyed the book. The writing is inviting and entertaining. The art work is fabulous. Truly a treasure to hold on to in my permanent collection.
Published 6 months ago by Norbert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Collection of Tales
I loved East o'the Sun, West o'the moon as a child, and while this isn't the exact collection of stories that I had as a kid, it's still a good collection of Scandinavian fairy... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mithril
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Childhood Favorite!
I was thrilled when I found this story as an ebook. I had been looking for it for a while. It definitely brought back my childhood...
Published 12 months ago by Peanut
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully illustrated Norse tales
This is a wonderful reprint of an old classic. If you have any interest in fairy tales, mythology, or the Norse world, this is a beautiful book that makes the stories in it vivid... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Judith A. Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful collection with amazing illustrations
In my search for fairy tale compendiums from various regions I didn't expect to find such a gem as this. Read more
Published 15 months ago by ssmarch
2.0 out of 5 stars
SOME OF THE STORIES WAS ENOUGH
The first four or five stories were enough. After that,
they were like a bean burrito---they kept repeating on you!! Read more
they were like a bean burrito---they kept repeating on you!! Read more
Published 17 months ago by LENNY
