{"product_id":"the-fairy-tales-of-hans-christian-andersen-by-hans-christian-andersen-9783836526753","title":"The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen\u003c\/i\u003e presents the most famous Andersen stories, including classics such as \"The Little Mermaid,\" \"The Ugly Duckling,\" and \"The Princess and the Pea,\" in a highly esteemed 1942 translation by Jean Hersholt. This lovingly designed book contains a sparkling and unexpected selection of beautiful artwork from the 1840s to the 1980s by such artist greats as Kay Nielsen, the beloved Arthur Rackham, the eccentric Tom Seidmann-Freud (niece of Sigmund Freud), and the groundbreaking film animator Lotte Reiniger, as well as exciting, newly discovered talents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection also features historic and contemporary silhouettes, enriching the presentation of Andersen's tales in a unique format, pairing one tale with one artist and making this a fresh addition to children's libraries as well as to adult art-book collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the tales and illustrations, the collection contains a presentation of Andersen's legacy, brief historical introductions to each fairy tale, and extended artists' biographies in the appendix. Meant for the whole family, this precious edition shares the eternal magic of Andersen's tales, celebrating his tender, heartfelt stories that have entered both our collective imagination and the literary canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrings together the most famous Hans Christian Andersen tales in a one-of-a-kind design. Includes illustrations by famous artists from Austria, Britain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United States. Features the highly esteemed translation by Jean Hersholt, accessible to readers of all ages. Contains dozens of all-new silhouettes specially commissioned for the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe following 23 fairy tales are featured in the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Princess and the Pea\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Nightingale\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Swineherd\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Old Man Is Always Right\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Little Mermaid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Emperor's New Clothes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Darning Needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwelve by Mail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Brave Tin Soldier\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Snow Queen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Flea and the Professor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThumbelina\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Sweethearts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOle Shut-Eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFive Peas in a Pod\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Ugly Duckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLittle Ida's Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Flying Trunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Little Match Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Tinderbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Pen and Inkstand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Farmyard Cock and the Weathercock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the translator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDanish-born \u003cb\u003eJean Hersholt\u003c\/b\u003e (1886-1956) was a Hollywood actor and radio star who dedicated years of his life to translating all of Andersen's tales from the original Danish. His English translations were first published in 1942. He was also an avid collector of Andersen books, letters, and manuscripts, amassing the largest collection of Anderseniana in the United States, and eventually donating it to the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Hersholt's most famous acting roles were as Shirley Temple's grandfather in the film \u003ci\u003eHeidi\u003c\/i\u003e (1937) and on the popular radio show \u003ci\u003eDr. Christian\u003c\/i\u003e (1937-1954). The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award is presented at the Oscars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48010624106732,"sku":"9783836526753","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783836526753-the-fairy-tales-of-hans-christian-andersen.jpg?v=1785154651","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-fairy-tales-of-hans-christian-andersen-by-hans-christian-andersen-9783836526753","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}