This edition of the Grimm's Fairy Tales contains fifty-five of the
Brothers Grimm's classic stories, accompanied by the beautiful
black-and-white illustrations of John Hassall. The narratives include:
'Tom Thumb', 'The Golden Goose', 'Hansel and Gretel', 'The Frog Prince',
'Ashputtel', 'The Robber Bridegroom' and many more. Hassall (1868 -
1948), was an English illustrator, best known for his advertisements and
poster designs. Making use of flat colours, generally enclosed by thick
black lines, his children's books took inspiration from his poster
work - and are now incredibly sought after collectors items. The
Brothers Grimm are perhaps the best known folklorists of all time. Die
Brüder Grimm; Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859), were
German academics, linguists, cultural researchers, lexicographers and
authors - who together specialized in collecting and publishing folklore
during the nineteenth century. The popularity of their collected tales
has endured well; they have been translated into more than 100
languages, and remain in print in the present day. This is a text to be
appreciated by young and old alike; extraordinary for its literary as
well as artistic significance. Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden
Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled
excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Our
collection showcases classic fairy tales, children's stories, and the
work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors.
