Aug, 2018 motifs from the fairy tale hansel and gretel, and adaptations thereof, in which two siblings are abandoned in the woods, find a witchs house, and survive witch and wild forest to find their father again. This vintage book is in good used condition for its age. Nielsen is also known for his collaborations with disney. Click on the image to see all of the illustrators work for the tale as well as larger versions of the illustrations. With 12 mounted color plates illustrating 22 of the grimm fairy tales. Todays vintage childrens book is hansel and gretel. He was influenced by japanese art and the swedish folklore becoming a crucial participant in the art nouveaux.
Pictorial wraps with 3 sheets, each with tipped in color plate. More information about this seller contact this seller 12. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Kay rasmus nielsen was a danish illustrator who was born on 12th march, 1886. The grimms collection of stories originated from tales that were handed down from previous generations. Hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm illustrated by kay nielsen. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is a rare first edition of hansel and gretel as illustrated by kay nielsen published by george h doran company new york in 1925.
Danishborn nielsen was one of the most popular artists of the golden age of illustration, creating dynamic new interpretations of classic works for the flourishing gift book market of the early twentieth century. Looking at the work of danish illustrator kay nielsen it is hard to understand how such a brilliant artist could have died in p. Coloring book by nielsen, kay and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ashliman below is a list of the illustrations available for hansel and gretel. Pook press celebrates the great golden age of illustration in childrens literature. The medium for making these books was called stop motion animation. Red magic is a collection of the worlds best fairy tales from all countries, edited and arranged by romer wilson. This version is a 3d puppet book from rose art studios in japan. Hansel and gretel, kay nielsen, first edition abebooks. Kay nielsen illustrator biography life, art and illustration.
Then hansel leapt out like a bird from a cage when its door is opened. Hansel and gretel and other folktales about abandoned children edited by d. Titlepage in red and black, initials in red, decorative endpapers by kay nielsen. Apr 16, 2015 buy hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm illustrated by kay nielsen by brothers, grimm, brothers, grimm isbn. Apr 23, 2012 hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm illustrated by kay nielsen by grimm brothers, 9781447449423, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Oct 10, 2009 gretel, though, ran straight off to hansel, opened his little pen, and called. The bookman portfolio containing plates in colour by kay nielsen illustrating hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm. Although we call most of these stories fairytales today, they did not start out with classical fairytale. And other stories leather bound january 1, 1993 by kay nielsen illustrator. Seven fantasy classics for children hansel and gretel. Of these 53 illustrations, 15 accompany the story of aladdin. Kay nielsen s suite of illustrations for the first edition of hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm 1925 enjoy this wonderful artwork and shop for gifts, including fine art posters and greeting cards.
Buy hansel and gretel and other stories book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. The illustrations consist of 53 paintings and drawings, eight in color. Quarto, publishers threequarter orange cloth, marbled boards, patterned endpapers. Kay nielsen hansel and gretel and other stories by the. Unboxing the folio society limited edition of hansel and. Red magic, published in 1930, is the last book illustrated by kay nielsen. Hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm illustrated by kay nielsen format.
Kay nielsens 12 dancing princesses and hansel and gretel nielsen was a danish illustrator who is best known today for his concept work at disney on fantasia. Actual puppets not dolls and sets were made for the books. The book hansel and gretel and other stories, published in 1921 and illustrated by kay nielsen, includes the fairytale hansel and gretel written by the grimm brothers. Signed limited first edition of famed artist kay nielsens last great work, number 378 of 600 copies numbered and signed by him, with. The paperback of the hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm illustrated by kay nielsen by brothers grimm, kay nielsen at barnes due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Hansel and gretel and other brothers grimm stories illustrated by kay nielsen the brothers grimm are perhaps the best known folklorists of all time. See more ideas about fairy tales, illustration and childrens book illustration. Hansel and gretel kay brown derrydale vintage picture book illustrations gerry embleton child reading nursery library 170328. Hansel and gretel, the valiant little tailor, rapunzel. Kay nielsens suite of illustrations for the first edition of hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm 1925 enjoy this wonderful artwork and shop for gifts, including fine art posters and greeting cards. A year later, nielsen provided the artwork for hansel and gretel, and other stories by the brothers grimm which was first published with 12 colour images and over 20 detailed monotone illustrations. Hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm illustrated by kay nielsen brothers grimm, brothers grimm, nielsen, kay on. Kay rasmus nielsen march 12, 1886 june 21, 1957 was a danish illustrator who was popular in the early 20th century, the golden age of illustration which lasted from when daniel vierge and other pioneers developed printing technology to the point that drawings and paintings could be reproduced with reasonable facility.
They also feature hubbed spines, silk endpapers, archival paper, and satin ribbon page markers. Hansel and gretel grimm brothers, kay nielsen limited. Illustrations by kay nielsen from hansel and gretel. Hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm illustrated by kay nielsen by grimm brothers, kay nielsen illustrator. A reprint of an illustrated collection of fifteen german fairy tales originally published in 1925. Hansel and gretel and other brothers grimm stories is accompanied by the dazzling colour and black and white illustrations of kay nielsen 1886 1957. Hansel and gretel by kay nielsen illustration 1 of 1. Hansel and gretel first edition signed kay nielsen. Hansel and gretel and other stories book, 1985 worldcat.
Hansel and gretel, 1985 caldecott honor book association. Nielsens pastels of chernabog from the night on bald mountain sequence set the mood and gave animator bill tytla a big boost. A further 5 years passed before the publication of red magic, the final title to be illustrated comprehensively by nielsen. Hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm. Easton press brothers grimm hansel and gretel kay nielsen. Easton press leatherbound collectors edition easton press books are bound in premium, handselected leather and have decorative accents stamped of 22kt. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Buy the hardcover book hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm illustrated by kay nielsen by brothers grimm at indigo. Kay nielsens rarest work with his virtuoso blend of folktale drawing and art deco stylisation illustrating 22 of the bestloved tales by the brothers grimm. Nielsen joined the ranks of arthur rackham and harry clarke in enjoying the success of the burgeoning gift book market at this time, and is also remembered. The step mother tells their father that the children are eating up all the food and that they must rid of them into the woods to be left behind.
Hansel and gretel illustrated by james marshall is a folktale that begins with the main characters hansel and gretel who lived with their father and step mother who did not like them. This collection of the brothers grimm stories brings together some of their best known and loved tales, such as. Jan 01, 1990 hansel and gretel illustrated by james marshall is a folktale that begins with the main characters hansel and gretel who lived with their father and step mother who did not like them. These books, which were first published in the 60s, are very unique. Today im glad to share with you an unboxing of a gorgeous folio society limited edition. He was incredibly popular in the earlytwentieth century, as a key artist in the golden age of illustration sweeping across the world.
It retains the original decorative gold, black and red pastdown to the red cloth cover in very pleasing condition for its age. Nielsen was a danish artist belonging to the golden age of illustration. Hansel and gretel and other stories, illustrated by kay nielsen 1925, reproduced by permission of hodder childrens books, an imprint of hachette childrens books, carmelite house, 50 victoria embankment, london imprint, ec4y 0dz. Signed limited first edition of kay nielsens illustrated tales from the brothers grimm, number 12 of 600 copies. He moved to london in 1911 but returned to his hometown in 1916. Kay nielsen, art and illustration, book illustrations, illustration children, fantasy kunst, fantasy art, brothers grimm fairy tales, grimm tales, illustrator. Hansel and gretel, illustrated by kay nielsen from the 1925 edition of hansel and gretel and other tales from the brothers grimm, published by doran. Kay nielsen was born in copenhagen, denmark in 1886. Hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm illustrated by kay nielsen hardcover april 23, 2012 by brothers grimm author, kay nielsen illustrator 2. Hansel and gretel and other stories, illustrated by kay.