Aug 29, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Inner hinges tender or exposed in the lilac, orange and grey. Buy andrew lang fairy book and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally with the notable exception of madame daulnoy, made them an immensely. Andrew lang green fairy book 18921892 first edition abebooks. There are 12 volumes of langs fairy books in the complete set published by folio. Green fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. Dinah craiks the fairy book 1869 was a lonely precedent. Before long, the reader is drawn into his enchanting cast of fairy folk, as well as the world they inhabit. Beautifully produced in green cloth covers with gilt, turquoise and cream design and decoration to spine and front cover.
The twelve fairy tale books he edited contain stories from around the world, collected from various sources, and translated mainly by his wife and other enthusiasts. Yellow and green was the order i believe contain a lot of the classics from grimm. Unfollow andrew lang fairy books folio society to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Several levels of table of contents which makes it easy to navigate through 437 chapters, 12 books and nearly 3,000 pages of content. The lilac fairy book this version includes mini biographies of the major contributors, 400 black and white along with color illustrations which help the stories come alive.
First edition thus first folio society edition, 2009. May 23, 2010 the green fairy book hardcover may 23, 2010 by andrew lang author. The crimson book is in good condition with moisture staining to inside pages. The olive fairy book on ebay uk folio society devotees. The green fairy book hardcover may 23, 2010 by andrew lang author. Ford by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks. Decorative endpapers, top edge green and fourteen full page illustrations, mostly in colour. Green fairy book by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. The blue fairy book so popular in its day that it went on to launch an entire series the rainbow fairy books has all the ingredients one would expect to find in a collection of fairy tales. Crimson fairy book folio society devotees librarything.
Andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many colors are a wondeful series of twelve collections of fairy tales, published between 1889 and each volume is distinguished by its own color. Collected together by andrew land they are sourced from a number of different countries and were translated by langs wife and other translators who also retold many of the tales. The fs volume of fairy tales by the brothers grimm is drawn from the mammoth collection first published in 1909 and illustrated by arthur rackham. However, these stories arent always the way that you remember them.
Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally with the notable exception of madame daulnoy, made them an immensely influential collection, especially as he used foreign. 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. Andrew langs fairy books, volume 1 illustrated and unabridged. The green fairy book lang, andrew folio society 2009.
The grey fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. Or harry potter or the chronicles of narnia, but maybe for a slightly younger age. Tales from the green fairy book by lang, andrew ed. The fairy books by andrew lang folio society edition i need all of these for my collection. The fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from the french writer mariecatherine. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Entity index this is the list of all entities in this result page. If i recall correcctly fs has announced and published mutiple fairy books at the same time in past years. The pink fairy book, published in 1897, is the fifth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang, andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a. In the green fairy book, the third in the series, lang has assembled stories from spanish and chinese traditions. 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. The first of a collection of twelve fairy tale books, gathered by andrew lang from various sources.
A really joyful london book haul folio society books and a. The green fairy book andrew lang the folio society slipcase hardback new sealed. Some books with minor flaws scratches to gilt, etc. Andrew lang, rescuer of fairy tales if you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. Because it is still wrapped in cellophane we cannot be sure of the year of publication. We recently wrote to you about the publication of the crimson fairy book and the reprint of the pink fairy book both part of andrew langs exquisite rainbow fairy book series. The green fairy book contains a rich range of classic. Tear to cloth at base of spine of the blue fairy book. Notes fairy tales from the folklore of france, germany, scotland, england, italy, and one from china. The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries. The blue bird the halfchick the story of caliph stork the enchanted watch rosanella sylvain and jocosa fairy gifts. The blue fairy book 2003 published by the folio society with an introduction by joan aiken.
Make offer the blue fairy book andrew lang the folio society slipcase sealednews hans andersens fairy. The violet fairy book by andrew lang published by the folio. The violet fairy book by andrew lang published by the. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. The fairy booksandrew lang easton presseight book lot lot includes.
New listing the blue fairy book, folio society, by andrew lang. This is the first of the fairy books that the folio society published with new illustrations in a large format. How to see fairies charles van sandwyk has been intrigued by the fairy realm since he was a young boy and his imaginative prowess explains the incredibly detailed portraits that populate his stories. Andrew langs fairy books andrew lang fairy books a. The folio society rainbow fairy books the green fairy book at faded page canada. Another one, which was my favorite, was the fisherman and his wife. Published in series with charles van sandwyks bestselling how to see fairies, mr rabbits symphony of nature and other tails is a new folio society treasury of poems and stories, all beautifully illustrated and elaborately decorated. This edition follows the 1900 edition of the text with some minor emendations. The green fairy book the folio society with slipcase lang. The green fairy book by andrew lang part 12 audiobook duration. The langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children. Sep 06, 20 the yellow fairy book full audioook audio books.
This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from the french writer mariecatherine daulnoy who. Set inludes the crimson fairy book, the red fairy book, the orange fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the olive fairy book, the green fairy book, the blue fairy book, the violet fairy book, the lilac fairy book, the. Corner clipped from front free endpaper in the lilac fairy book. The green fairy book contains 42 tales, if i counted correctly. The blue fairy book was first published by andrew lang in 1889, and the folio society in 2003. Publication date 20101226 usage public domain mark 1. Set inludes the crimson fairy book, the red fairy book, the orange fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the olive fairy book, the green fairy book, the blue fairy book, the violet fairy book, the lilac fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book. The blue fairy book, the red fairy book, the yellow fairy book and the green fairy book.
A lovely set andrew langs color fairy books, beautifully decorated in ornate gilt stamping. Grey fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. Set inludes the crimson fairy book, the red fairy book, the orange fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the olive fairy book, the green fairy book, the blue fairy book, the violet fairy book, the lilac fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book, and. The red fairy book andrew lang folio society illus. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society from 2008 to 20. Published in 1889, the blue fairy book contains 37 stories. This edition follows the 1910 edition of the text with some minor emendations.
This 2003 folio society book is in as new condition with no flaws. The green fairy book lang, andrew folio society 2009 ebay. Each volume features art from a different illustrator. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang. However, lang underestimated the appeal of these tales culled from all corners of the earth including africa, norway, north america and china. It features 40 fullcolor plates, plus over 60 blackandwhite spot elements, and feels quite luxurious to read. The folio society book of the 100 greatest paintings. The ones which you will immediately recognize are the three little pigs and the story of the three bears.
Olive fairy book folio society, 2012 the prince and princess in the forest but instead of springing on him and tearing him to pieces, they lay down on the ground and licked his hands. The boy who found fear at last there, sure enough, a seamaiden with a wicked face was tugging hard at a chain which she had fastened to the ship. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections. British fairy tale collections were rare at the time. First published in 1892, the green fairy bookis the 3rd volume in this series. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The green fairy book folio society edition oxfam gb. The book did reasonably well and led to the release of the red 1890 and green fairy books 1892, in the preface of the latter lang predicted that this third volume would be his last.
Andrew lang books list of books by author andrew lang. The green fairy book andrew lang brand folio society 2009 hc. Includes the bue bird, sylvain and jocos, prince narcissus and the princess potentilla, the three little pigs, and the halfchick. Sep 28, 2011 it is likely that the crimson fairy book will be the only new one this membership year. The green fairy book and 0 related entities entities finder. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally with the notable. Folio society andrew langs rainbow fairy books in 12 vols.
The blue fairy book, introduced by joan aiken, colour illustrations and drawings by charles van sandwyk, with a handdrawn title page. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book collection beautiful. A fine copy, clean, bright and fresh in fine slipcase. 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. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. The green fairy book the folio society with slipcase. The fairy books, andrew lang, easton press, eight book lot. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society. This brand new folio society edition of classic fairy tales includes the three little pigs and the story of the three bears. The grey fairy book is part of a 12 book series that was a big part of my childhood and pivotal to my joy of reading.
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