Illustrated Swedish Folk and Fairy Tales

John Bauer (illustrator)

A new centenary gift edition of the much-loved collection of folk and fairy tales from Sweden, illustrated by acclaimed artist John Bauer.

From good natured Scandinavian trolls through giants, tomtes, shepherd boys and princesses, the twenty-three classic stories by well-known authors such as Elsa Beskow and Anna Wahlenberg are delightfully told, full of adventure and magic with clever, resourceful children outwitting fairytale villains.

John Bauer's art – renowned for its detail, character and subtle humor – has never looked more luminous and evocative than in this gorgeously produced edition. Twenty extra pictures have been added along with a wonderful illustrated biography of Bauer, celebrating his work and life one hundred years after his premature death. The book has a foiled cover and ribbon marker, perfect for gifting.

This treasury will be cherished for generations to come.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Floris Books; Illustrated edition (2019)
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1782505938
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.59 x 2.54 x 26.04 cm