The Emperor's New Clothes

Hans Christian Andersen, et al, Madonna, Hans Christian Anderson, Robin Williams, Steven Speilberg

ISBN 10: 015100109X / ISBN 13: 9780151001095

Published by Harcourt Brace International, 1998

About this Item

Once upon a time there lived an Emperor with a passion for fashion. In this bold, hilarious, and sumptuously illustrated book, Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tale is given star treatment. The celebrity cast includes renowned actors and actresses, award-winning illustrators, and many other highly acclaimed personalities whose talents are outshined only by their generosity. This remarkable group of contributors has donated all of the royalties from this book to Starbright, an innovative charitable organization committed to improving the lives of seriously ill children. Their gift to the Starbright Foundation is a gift for every reader, a brilliantly reinvented classic that will delight children of all ages.

Seller Inventory # 0107147

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Emperor's New Clothes
• Publisher: Harcourt Brace International
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 015100109X
• ISBN 13: 9780151001095
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: As New

About this title

Synopsis

Forty-six of the greatest talents in the entertainment world collaborate to form a hip retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, which is lavishly illustrated by award-winning artists and written for the benefit of a unique children's foundation.

About the Authors

Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for THE LITTLE HOUSE, Burton's books include heroes and happy endings, lively illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. She lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans. She is the author of many classic children's picture books, including MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL and KATY AND THE BIG SNOW.

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a prolific Danish author and poet best known for his fairy tales. His stories have crossed all limitations of time and space, having been translated into more than 125 languages,and have become an integral part of children’s literature worldwide. A master of the genre, his stories present lessons and entertainment for readers of all ages.