King of the Golden River: The Black Brothers - Hardcover

Ruskin, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0939218097 ISBN 13: 9780939218097

Publisher: Chapman Billies, 1995

Synopsis

For over one hundred fifty years, people of all ages have enjoyed this happy tale. Written at a time when children's books were more lectures than adventures, and their creators more scolds than skjalds, the book was an immediate success. It remains an inspiring blend of illustrations and text, both done by men at the peak of their creativity.

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About the Author

James Still s award-winning plays have been produced at theaters throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. He is the recipient of the New Voices in American Theatre award from the William Inge Festival, The Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award for Distinguished Body of Work, and two-time recipient of TGC/Pew Charitable Trust National Theatre Artist Grant with the Indian Repertory Theatre in Indianapolis where he is the Playwright-in-Residence. Mr. Still grew up on a tiny town in Kansas and now lives in Santa Monica, CA where he also writes for television and film.

From Booklist

Gr. 3-5. Exquisite drawings by Bulgarian artist Ghiuselev illustrate this new edition of Ruskin's classic fairy tale. Hans lives with his two greedy brothers, who exploit the land and people of Treasure Valley for their own gain. Through his kindness and courage, Hans gains the favor of the magical King of the Golden River. In a series of fine, softly shaded drawings, some warmed with subtle touches of color, Ghiuselev captures the tone as well as the sense of the story. The volume closes with a page devoted to Ruskin. A well-designed and very handsome edition of the timeless tale. Carolyn Phelan
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About this edition

• Publisher: Chapman Billies
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0939218097
• ISBN 13: 9780939218097
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Doyle Richard