The Blue Fairy Book

The Blue Fairy Book is the first of 12 volumes of fairy tales collected by renowned folklorist Andrew Lang and has introduced children for more than a century to timeless stories such as Hansel and Gretel, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, Beauty and the Beast, The Master Cat; or, Puss in Boots and Snow-White and Rose-Red.
Originally published in 1889, The Blue Fairy Book was the first of 12 volumes of fairy tales from around the world, collected by renowned folklorist Andrew Lang. For more than a century it has been the book that introduces young readers to timeless fairy tales that include "Hansel and Gretel," "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Master Cat; or, Puss in Boots," "The Forty Thieves," and "Snow-White and Rose-Red." This selection of fairy tales from The Blue Fairy Book features the distinguished art of Henry J. Ford and G. P. Jacomb Hood, which graced the book's first edition. The Blue Fairy Book is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics for children. It features classic illustrations, an elegant bonded-leather binding, distinctive gilt edging, and a ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for any home library.

Contributor: G. P. Jacomb Hood (Illustrated by), H. Ford (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: G. P. Jacomb Hood, H. Ford

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