Young Classics : Pinocchio

Collodi, Carlo adapted Jane Fior

ISBN 10: 0751370665 / ISBN 13: 9780751370669

Published by FAMILY LEARNING Dorling Kindersley, London, 1999

About this Item

High standard Dorling Kindersley adaptation with superb coloured images by Simon Bartram. The book is in fine condition apart from neat owner inscription. All the pages are clean and bright, uncreased and fresh. The dust jacket is near fine with minimal shelf wear, no tears, not price clipped. Bookseller Inventory # 000780

Bibliographic Details

Title: Young Classics : Pinocchio

Publisher: FAMILY LEARNING Dorling Kindersley, London

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Simon Bartram

Book Condition:Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

This volume helps children come to a fuller understanding of this story. It includes photographs to set the scene and brings this tale to life for a new generation of readers.

About the Author:

Carlo Collodi is the pseudonym of Carlo Lorenzini (1826-90). Born in Florence, Collodi was deeply devoted to Italy becoming a nation. He wrote prolifically as a journalist and satirist, not turning to children's literature until late in life, when he was commissioned to translate Perrault's fairy tales from French to Italian. First serialized in a children's newspaper, The Adventures of Pinocchio was published as a book in 1883 and was an instant success. Jane Fior was educated in her native England and elsewhere. she specializes in writing children's picture books and has translated Pinocchio from the Italian. This lively adaptation of Pinocchio reflects the wit and wisdom of the original tale. Simon Bartram was born in England and received a degree in Illustration in 1990. His stylized artwork captures the fantasy quality of Pinocchio.