The yellow fairy book, introduced by maria tatar, illustrated by danuta mayer. Coloring fairies features the unique art of talented artist niroot puttapipat, whose works are highly detailed and influenced by the intricate and ornate style of the golden age. Niroot puttapipats most popular book is pride and prejudice. The violet fairy book by andrew lang and illustrated by bob. First edition, first impression, of the second instalment in the fairy book series, following the blue fairy book 1889, and eventually numbering 12 in all. The red fairy book illustration by niroot puttapipat folio society by elenore abbott for grimms fairy tales, charles scribners sons, ny 1920 more grimms marchen marchen kunst mittelalter kostume fabelwesen wunderland exotische meerjungfrau drachen postkarten. The series was immensely popular and proved of great influence in childrens literature, increasing the popularity of fairy tales over tales of real life. Blue, red, green, yellow, pink, grey, violet, crimson. The red fairy book first appeared at christmas in 1890. This tale is one of the rarer instances in which a fox plays a benevolent role, rather than an antagonistic one. I am buying several as christmas presents, planning the prints im going to buy for our new house and also. Niroot puttapipats incredible work with the folio society. The red fairy book by andrew lang for sale online ebay.
In the house with chicken legs, sophie anderson offers up many delights beghrir. Featuring the artwork of celebrated illustrator niroot. Niroot puttapipat is an illustrator, author, and paper artist. Blue, red, green, yellow, pink, grey, violet, crimson, brown. I experimented with russian recipes, made my first borsch and ate my first horseradish, her recipe for aromatic spiced honey bread can be found on her website, and the book has inspired others to create their own recipes, like this one for marinkas shchi a russian cabbage soup developed by the. The red fairy book very image heavy post fairytale. This is the 3rd coloring book i bought from this series. The red fairy book andrew lang folio society illus. Frontispiece, title vignette, 3 plates, and numerous intext illustrations in the text by h. Better scans in place, plus scans of the title page and endpapers have been added. Jun 17, 2010 see the rest of the illustrations here, and puttapipats artwork for jane austen here, for the rubaiyat of omar khayyam here, for andrew langs red fairy book here, and for much else here. Featuring the artwork of celebrated illustrator niroot puttapipat picturatm at. According to roger lancelyn green, lang was fighting against the critics and educationists of the day who judged the traditional tales unreality, brutality, and escapism to be harmful for young readers, while holding that such. Illustration to the red fairy book by niroot puttapipat threeheaded dragon by niroot puttapipat.
Olympia, from offenbachs opera, les contes dhoffmann, is a mechanical doll with whom the titular hoffmann falls in love, thanks to a pair of magic spectacles which makes her appear human. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. The illustrator niroot puttapipat is a consummate craftsman, designer, and artist, and this book belongs in the library of any man or woman who loves unique and exquisite illustrated books. Niroot puttapipats exquisite illustrations for the. With over 200 images, you can build magical scenes with fairies, landscape items, mushrooms, underwater elements and more. The house with chicken legs by sophie anderson tygertale. The violet fairy book by andrew lang and illustrated by. The nutcracker by niroot puttapipat, hardcover barnes. Pictura is a stunning range of blackandwhite artworks to collect and colour, for ages 9 to 90. The red fairy book, by andrew lang, originally released in 1890. Andrew lang, marina warner introduction, niroot puttapipat illustrator 4. What are the 1 or 2 books you most recommend for the content, i. His intricate and other worldly work perfectly suites the fairy tale themes of the books fs has matched him to. Niroot puttapipat has been building a splendid library of books commissioned by the folio society.
Sep 27, 2016 the nutcracker is one of the worlds most popular ballets, telling the captivating story of clara and the nutcracker prince as they journey into a land of fantasy. The violet fairy book by andrew lang published by the. This led to a lifelong interest in history, art, literature, and the natural world. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections, but only 4 have been reproduced by the folio society. The red fairy book by andrew lang, illustrated by niroot puttapipat, the youngest. The nutcracker, book by niroot puttapipat picture books. Niroot puttapipat is the author of the nutcracker 4. Donkey, dog, cat and rooster, mistreated by their owners, set off together to bremen to become musicians. Shown here is half of the eightpanel, concertinafolded book. I am buying several as christmas presents, planning the prints im.
Dinah craiks the fairy book 1869 was a lonely precedent. Books by niroot puttapipat author of sense and sensibility. The twelve dancing princesses the princess mayblossom soria moria castle the death of koschei the deathless the black thief. The olive fairy book 1 the pied piper of hamelin 1. Inspired by marius petipas sets for the original production of the ballet, niroot puttapipats delicate silhouette illustrations dance across pale, watercolorwashed. I own only one of the 12 fs books in the andrew lang fairy books series, the red book with the superb illustrations by niroot puttapipat. In a utilitarian age, of all other times, it is a matter of grave importance that fairytales should be.
See more ideas about illustration art, illustration and fairy tales. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. The red fairy book by andrew lang, folio society edition 2008 niroot puttapipat illustrator. Neil gaiman thinks this is one of the best books ever. Niroot puttapipat illustrator of sense and sensibility. Ive been a little excited about posting my illustrations from andrew langs the red fairy book, published by the folio society this year. The red fairy book very image heavy post fairy book, fairytale. In a utilitarian age, of all other times, it is a matter of grave importance that fairytales should be respected. Puttapipats interpretation of the christmas classic, ends with a breath taking popup page which will delight people of all ages. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelvebook series of fairy tale collections, but only 4 have been reproduced by the folio society.
Check out the illustrations for the red fairy book and the book jacket for salman rushdies luca in particular. Last edited october, 2016 i was born in chiang mai, northern thailand, where i grew up drawing, devouring books, imbibing animated films and playing out stories. Folio society andrew langs rainbow fairy books in 12 vols. The nutcracker is one of the worlds most popular ballets, telling the captivating story of clara and the nutcracker prince as they journey into a land of fantasy. The result is a delicious inversion of hansel and gretel with real food at its heart. Niroot puttapipat has 21 books on goodreads with 13 ratings. The red fairy book, introduced by marina warner, illustrated by niroot puttapipat. Donkey a lutenist, dog a drummer, cat a violinist and cock a tenor.
See more ideas about art, illustration and fairytale art. Blue, red, green, yellow, pink, grey, violet, crimson, brown, orange, olive and lilac by lang, andrew editor and a. You can buy books, prints, mugs, magnets, and assorted ephemera on deviantart, or from the folio society, or from red bubble. See more ideas about fairy tales, illustration and illustration art. The langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 19 by andrew lang and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne. Predictably, it all ends rather poorly for all concerned, as, after an argument between her cocreators, spalanzani and coppelius, the latter angrily tears her to pieces and hoffmann is ridiculed for his. Red fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks.
The nutcracker by kate davies, niroot puttapipat kirkus. Andrew langs red fairy book folio society bookcravings. Niroot puttapipat s most popular book is pride and prejudice. I feel that now that i was able to read this whole book as well as the violet fairy book, i am also eager to read the other famous fairy books all of which, i. Illustrator niroot puttapipats illustration niroot puttapipat. The following spread is the climax of the bookan astonishing popup construction showing clara, the prince, and the fairy in front of the fantasy land. Niroot puttapipat has created the most enchanting and exquisitely detailed illustrations for a new edition of the nutcracker, published by walker books. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. Myths and legends of russia, niroot puttapipat, russian fairy tales.
Literary classics, childrens books, myths, legends, fables, folk. An exquisitely illustrated retelling of a wellloved grimm brothers fairy tale. Lavinia fairy stamps lavinia stamps is located in the uk and specializes in fairy mystical stamps. Expatriate thai artist niroot puttapipat, who studied and currently lives in the uk, takes the famous fairytale ballet the nutcracker as the story for this beautiful new holiday picturebook, creating a gorgeous visual treat for the reader. The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales also known as andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many colors. An opportune time for a friendly reminder of my pictura. Its beautiful work, with a delicacy of touch and incredible intricacy that really appeals. However, the illustrations, silhouette work, sparse use of color, and beautiful metallic decorative work is sublime. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks.
Myths and legends of russia by niroot puttapipat read more. The popup scene includes towers with a connecting archway, four dancing couples, and imaginary trees with minute details. Sources include french, russian, danish, and romanian tales as well as norse mythology, and it includes classics like jack and the beanstalk and rapunzel, as well as lesserknown stories. The twelve dancing princesses the princess mayblossom soria moria castle the death of koschei the deathless the black thief and knight of the glen the master thief brother and sister princess rosette the enchanted pig the norka the wonderful birch jack and the beanstalk the little. In faeries, young artist niroot puttapipat has created a beautiful woodland scene of elves, sprites, faeries and other mythical creatures.
Through niroot s work, artists are transported to a magical and whimsical world of fairies. Featuring the artwork of celebrated illustrator niroot puttapipat picturatm by niroot puttapipat feb 1, 2014. I have lived longer in london now than in chiang mai, but i still havent stopped doing those things. The red fairy book life after life by kate atkinson is published in hardback on 14 march 20 the red fairy book by andrew lang and illustrated by niroot puttapipat. British fairy tale collections were rare at the time. Myths and legends if russia, the red fairy book, rubaiyat of omar khayyam and. The red fairy book by andrew lang, illustrated by niroot puttapipat, the little. Sep 23, 2018 you know youre in for a treat when a book comes with a glossary that consists almost entirely of new and delicious sounding food. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This folio society edition is introduced by marina warner and illustrated by niroot puttapipat. Illustration to the red fairy book by niroot puttapipat. He was born in thailand, where he spent his childhood drawing, reading, and acting out stories.
Nov 30, 2012 check out the illustrations for the red fairy book and the book jacket for salman rushdies luca in particular. All pennies thrown into my bonnet via the books purchase most gratefully received. The red fairy book is a collection of mar 21, 2014 edited, 28th february, 2009. Niroot puttapipat illustration for the folio society limited edition of rubaiyat of. Niroot studied illustration at kingston university, graduating in 2003, and now lives in london. I grew up loving the red fairy book, but not being able to fully appreciate it as much as all of the creative efforts that went into writing it. Mar 05, 2012 myths and legends of russia illustrated by niroot puttapipat. Black and white, with just a tiny hint of colour, this detailed illustration was drawn by artist niroot puttapipat for a book on russian myths. The red fairy book by andrew lang and illustrated by niroot puttapipat. Aug 28, 2017 the red fairy book, by andrew lang, originally released in 1890. Sources include french, russian, danish, and romanian tales as well as norse mythology, and it includes classics like jack and the beanstalk. Through niroots work, artists are transported to a magical and whimsical world of fairies.
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