The Golden Cockerel: From the Original Russian Fairy Tale of Alexander Pushkin (Dover Children's Classics) - Softcover

Pogany, Elaine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486491153 ISBN 13: 9780486491158

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2013

Synopsis

A war-weary king strikes a bargain with a wizard and his supernatural bird in this enchanting fable from old Russia. Elaine Pogány's adaptation of the beloved story by Alexander Pushkin sweeps readers of all ages into a lively tale that unfolds against a colorful panorama of palaces and forests populated by princesses, peasants, and soldiers.
This classic work receives a stunning artistic treatment from one of the masters of book illustration, Willy Pogány, whose evocative pictures adorn many of the pages. Full-page color images, along with striking black-and-white drawings, depict memorable scenes from a timeless tale of magic and adventure.

About this title

About the Author:

In addition to his work as an illustrator of classics, Hungarian-born artist Willy Pogány (1882–1955) served as an art director on several Hollywood films, including Fashions of 1934 and Dames. He was also an author and teacher whose instructive manuals include Dover's Drawing Lessons. Stories by Elaine Pogány include Peterkin and Scrambled Eggs. She posed for many of her husband's most famous paintings and murals.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0486491153
• ISBN 13: 9780486491158
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Pogany Willy