Beauty and the Beast and Other Stories

By Anon, John Hassall (Illustrator)

Classic tales come alive with enchanting illustrations.

26 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into timeless adventures with 'Beauty and the Beast', 'Jack the Giant-Killer', and 'The Three Little Pigs'. Each story is vividly brought to life by John Hassall's captivating illustrations, blending bold lines and vibrant colors. Experience the magic of these beloved fairy tales, where beauty meets beast, giants are conquered, and pigs outsmart wolves. These stories promise to enchant readers of all ages, inviting them into a world where imagination knows no bounds. Will beauty tame the beast? Can Jack outwit the giant? Discover the answers within these beautifully illustrated pages.

From the publisher

‘Beauty and the Beast and Other Stories - Illustrated by John Hassall’ contains three classics of the fairy tale genre: ‘Beauty and the Beast’, ‘Jack the Giant-Killer’, and ‘The Three Little Pigs.’ They are all decorated with John Hassall’s bold and charming black-and-white line drawing, as well as several colour plates. Hassall (1868 - 1948), was an English illustrator, best known for his advertisements and poster designs. Making use of flat colours, generally enclosed by thick black lines, his children’s books took inspiration from his poster work - and are now incredibly sought after collectors items. Appearing alongside the text, John Hassall’s, illustrations further refine and elucidate the care-free simplicity of these three classic fairy tales. Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration’ in children’s literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.

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