Edited by andrew lang with an introduced by maria tatar and colour and black and white illustrations by danuta mayer. Andrew lang s fairy books also known as andrew lang s coloured fairy books or andrew lang s fairy books of many colorsare a series of twelve collections of fairy tales, published between 1889 and 1910. This is the third, and probably the last, of the fairy booksif we have a book for you next year, it shall not be a fairy book. The good are as truehearted as they are fair, and as heroic as they are handsome, but. Andrew langs red fairy book folio society bookcravings. Poet laureate carol ann duffy introduces, while tim stevenss vibrant illustrations capture the magic of winged chimeras, valiant princes and fearsome dragons. Andrew lang first editions adrian harrington rare books. The red fairy book is the second of twelve collected fairy stories that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology.
Most of the tales in this book are european in origin. This folio society edition is introduced by marina warner and illustrated by. Hardback folio society edition of the yellow fairy book. Jan 01, 2009 the red fairy book is the second book in the series of andrew lang s fairy books, a popular series of books that collected together various stories of myth, fantasy, and legend which had been passed down through the ages by oral tradition. Andrew lang fairy books 12 volumes red yellow green blue brown crimson grey lilac olive orange pink. Andrew langs color fairy books, complete in twelve volumes, all first impressions of the first edition. Jan 19, 2019 the red fairy book 1890 the green fairy book sister projects. The red fairy book, originally published in 1890, is the second of andrew langs series of books, which collect traditional fairy tales from around the world. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as andrew lang s fairy books. This folio society edition is introduced by marina warner and illustrated by niroot puttapipat. But there are good stories enough left, and it is hoped that some in the red fairy book may have the attraction of being less. Aug 28, 2017 the red fairy book, by andrew lang, originally released in 1890. If youre interested in the gorgeous folio society editions, head over here. The twelve dancing princesses the princess mayblossom soria moria castle the death of koschei the deathless the black thief and knight of the glen the master thief brother and sister princess rosette the enchanted pig the norka the wonderful birch jack.
Set inludes the crimson fairy book, the red fairy book, the orange fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the olive fairy book, the green fairy book, the blue fairy book, the violet fairy book, the lilac fairy book, the. The twelve dancing princesses the princess mayblossom soria moria castle the death of koschei. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dec 05, 2015 the books, ordered chronologically, are as follows. The series was immensely popular and proved of great influence in childrens literature, increasing the popularity of fairy tales over tales of real life. The red fairy book edited by andrew lang master billy. The blue, red, green, yellow, pink, grey, violet, crimson, brown, orange, olive, and lilac. The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales also known as andrew lang s coloured fairy books or andrew lang s fairy books of many colors. British fairy tale collections were rare at the time. First published in 1903, the crimson fairy book was the eighth volume to be compiled by andrew lang in his splendid, historic rainbow series of fairy tales. This is the third, and probably the last, of the fairy books if we have a book for you next year, it shall not be a fairy book. It is also the eighth to be published in the folio societys complete lang series. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew lang s classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. In all, 437 tales from a broad range of cultures and countries are presented.
What are the 1 or 2 books you most recommend for the content, i. The red fairy book by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Red fairy book by lang, folio society abebooks passion for books. The red fairy book wikisource, the free online library. Red, green, yellow and blue fairy tale books by andrew lang. Corner clipped from front free endpaper in the lilac fairy book. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society. It almost goes without saying that the red fairy book is another enchanting installment of andrew lang s fairy book collection.
Sources include french, russian, danish, and romanian tales as well as norse mythology, and it includes classics like jack and the beanstalk and rapunzel, as well as lesserknown stories. I own only one of the 12 fs books in the andrew lang fairy books series, the red book with the superb illustrations by niroot puttapipat. According to roger lancelyn green, lang was fighting against the critics and educationists of the day who judged the traditional tales unreality, brutality, and escapism to be harmful for young readers, while holding that such. It almost goes without saying that the red fairy book is another enchanting installment of andrew langs fairy book collection. The red fairy book 1890 the green fairy book sister projects. Complete set of 12 colourthemed volumesfine complete 12 volume folio society set. Andrew lang s fairy books also known as andrew lang s coloured fairy books or andrew lang s fairy books of many colors are a series of twelve collections of fairy tales, published between 1889 and 1910.
The blue fairy book 1889, the red fairy book 1890, the green fairy book 1892, the yellow fairy book 1894, the pink fairy book 1897, the grey fairy book 1900, the violet fairy book 1901, the crimson fairy book. The twelve fairy tale books he edited contain stories from around the world, collected from various sources, and translated mainly by his wife and other enthusiasts. The blue fairy book andrew lang the folio society slipcase sealednew. Set inludes the crimson fairy book, the red fairy book, the orange fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the olive fairy book, the green fairy book, the blue fairy book, the violet fairy book, the lilac fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book. The red fairy book by andrew lang 2008, e book for sale. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Ive been a little excited about posting my illustrations from andrew lang s the red fairy book, published by the folio society this year.
The good are as truehearted as they are fair, and as heroic as they are handsome, but not everyone lives happily ever after, and even. The violet fairy book by andrew lang published by the. Andrew lang books list of books by author andrew lang. These 36 stories in the crimson fairy book originated in hungary, russia, finland. Only two years later, public taste was again in favour of fairy tale. The red fairy book andrew lang folio society illus. Aug 18, 2008 the red fairy book is the second of twelve collected fairy stories that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Folio society complete andrew lang fairy book collection. The red fairy book first appeared at christmas in 1890. First published in 1903, the crimson fairy book was the eighth in langs rainbow fairy book series. The red fairy book, introduced by marina warner, illustrated by niroot puttapipat. There are some in here that a reader will recognize snowdrop for example, is the story we know usually as snow white, and many.
The red fairy book is the second book in the series of andrew lang s fairy books, a popular series of books that collected together various stories of myth, fantasy, and legend which had been passed down through the ages by oral tradition. Sources include french, russian, danish, and romanian tales as well as norse mythology, and it includes classics like jack and the beanstalk. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The books, ordered chronologically, are as follows. This folio edition, a facsimile of the british edition of 1909, contains 60 of the brothers grimms most famous tales, including snow white, hansel and gretel and red riding hood. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew lang s classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society from 2008 to 20.
The enormous popularity of the first book prompted the red fairy book. Being one of the earlier books, it features illustrations not only of the excellent h. The red fairy book, andrew lang, illustrated by hj ford and lancelot speed. Once again we get to visit, the horrible, fantastic world of the fairy tale, complete with amazing drawings. The crimson fairy book, published in 1903, is the eighth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang.
Andrew lang s fairy books, volume 1 illustrated and unabridged. A lovely set andrew lang s color fairy books, beautifully decorated in ornate gilt stamping. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks. Red fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. Unfollow andrew lang fairy books folio society to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Favorite andrew lang fairy tale books in many colors. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society.
The red fairy book andrew lang the folio society slipcase hardback new sealed. The wornout dancing shoes from palekh by vera smirnova. The blue fairy book, the red fairy book, the green fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book, the violet fairy book, the crimson fairy book, the brown fairy book, the orange fairy book, the olive fairy book, and the lilac fairy book. The fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. The red fairy book appeared at christmas 1890 in a first printing of 10,000. Sources include french, russian, danish, and romanian tales as well as norse mythology, and it includes classics like jack and the beanstalk and rapunzel, as well as lesserknown stories like the true. Collected together by andrew land they are sourced from a number of different countries and were translated by lang s wife and. Tear to cloth at base of spine of the blue fairy book.
Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelvebook series of fairy tale collections, but only 4 have been reproduced by the folio. First published in 1890, the red fairy bookis the 2nd volume in this series. Andrew lang s fairy books or andrew lang s coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections, but only 4 have been reproduced by the folio society. Collected together by andrew land they are sourced from a number of different countries and were translated by lang s wife and other translators who also retold many of the tales. The crimson fairy book by andrew lang folio society ebay. Each volume features art from a different illustrator. Andrew lang s rainbow fairy books the red fairy book includes classics jack and the beanstalk and rapunzel plus littleknown stories such as the true history of little goldenhood, which offers a twist on the traditional red riding hood story. Blue 1889, red 1890, green 1892, yellow 1894, pink 1897, grey 1900, violet 1901, crimson 1903, brown 1904, orange 1906, olive 1907, lilac 1910. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as andrew lang s fairy books encompassing.
Dec 10, 2011 only two years later, public taste was again in favour of fairy tale. Andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. The first of a collection of twelve fairy tale books, gathered by andrew lang from various sources. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. The langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 19 by andrew lang and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne. Sep 6, 2012 the red fairy book andrew lang folio society illus ebay. Make offer the blue fairy book andrew lang the folio society slipcase sealednews hans andersens fairy. The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt on the cover and spine along with red and white illustrations by sandwyx. The second book from andrew lang s collection was first published in 1890 and contains 37 fairy tales. This book is a compendium of the twelve fairy books of andrew lang. Folio society the brown fairy book andrew lang new sealed see description. Personally, ive arranged my collection according to the rainbow and thats the order ill be reading them in im still undecided as to whether i think the red book looks better first, or the crimson.
These are the unknown tales that disney ignores, but are beautiful in their own right. Dinah craiks the fairy book 1869 was a lonely precedent. Full andrew langs fairy books collection at one more library andrew lang collection the folio society rainbow fairy books the green fairy. Audio links are included if you wish to hear the audio version of these books. Andrew lang s fairy books or andrew lang s coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections. Set inludes the crimson fairy book, the red fairy book, the orange fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the olive fairy book, the green fairy book, the blue fairy book, the violet fairy book, the lilac fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book, and. The red fairy book edited by andrew lang to master billy tremayne miles a profound student yet an amiable critic preface in a second gleaning of the fields of fairy land we cannot expect to find a second perrault. Andrew langs original rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks. The yellow fairy book, introduced by maria tatar, illustrated by danuta mayer. Better scans in place, plus scans of the title page and endpapers have been added. These sumptuous folio society editions include over 160 tales gathered by lang from around the world. May 21, 2009 the grey fairy book is a marvelous collection of tales from eastern europe, africa, and islamic countries.
This 2003 folio society book is in as new condition with no flaws. But there are good stories enough left, and it is hoped that some in the red fairy book. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally with the notable exception of madame daulnoy, made them an immensely. Andrew lang put together twelve fairy books filled with fairy tales from around the world, each named after its own color. The first four books to be published in the series blue, red, green and pink were offered by fs. Andrew lang 1844 1912 andrew lang s blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. The red fairy book, by andrew lang, originally released in 1890.
The langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children. The red fairy book is the second in a series of twelve books known as andrew lang s fairy books or andrew lang s coloured books. The blue fairy book so popular in its day that it went on to launch an entire series the rainbow fairy books has all the ingredients one would expect to find in a collection of fairy tales. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang hpb. The crimson fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. Inner hinges tender or exposed in the lilac, orange and grey. Each unsealed book is a first printing in this folio society edition, issued between 2007 and 2012, a very scarce set in this condition.