This is a bittersweet entry for me. Bitter because of the damage done to a lovely book, and sweet in that I've relished the memories of it while composing this post. You see, the
 | book I'm referring to is a book of French fairy tales* that was given to me in my childhood my my late Aunt Sara. It has perhaps the most beautiful illustrations** I've ever seen, and was my favorite book as a child. Enter Hurricane Hugo in 1989. My home was severely |
damaged by the storm, and my cherished book as well. I've clung to it all these years in its sad condition, but have finally
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decided to move on. I just finished photographing the illustrations in the book to preserve them as best I can. Now I'm |
going to remove some of the less damaged prints and frame them. Others will be "reborn" into new pieces of art, as I incorporate them into my collages.
Now I'd like to share some of them with you.
Click on any image below to enlarge.
Bluecrest
The Tinder Box
The Sleeping Beauty
Beauty and the Beast
The Seven Crow Princes
The Royal Ram
The Wild Swans
The White Deer
Queen Cat
Donkey Skin
Puss In Boots
Urashima and the Turtle
Thumbelina
I hope you've enjoyed browsing some of the pages of my beloved childhood book with me. I've certainly enjoyed sharing them!
Until next time,
Sheilla
| *This book was initally published in France in 1958. Rights were purchased by Golden Books and it was subsequently published in the United States. My edition was published in 1966 and was part of the seventh printing. |
| **The amazingly beautiful illustrations in this book were done by Adrienne Sègur. |
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The illustrations are absolutely beautiful! What a very special book ~ I'm sorry to hear about the damage done by Hugo. I'm certain you'll be able to use what you can and turn some of the pages into a new creation that can be enjoyed for many years to come! Hugs ~ Lisa
ReplyDeleteThat is an absolutely adorable book. The illustrations will be beautiful framed. I know you will enjoy them forever.
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Debbie
What adorable illustrations! I'm so sorry your book was damaged. I have always loved Fairy Tales and I guess I always will.
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Sandi
Hi Sheilla,
ReplyDeleteThe illustrations are beautiful. I feel bad about your book but it sounds as though you're carrying loving memories of this book in your heart forever, what a wonderful thing that is... nothing can take that away ever.
When you get a chance, drop me a line with your parcel info, you're a winner of my Petite French Bohemian Giveaway sweetheart.
xoxo~Tracie
I love this book - it was also one of my very favorites. I still have my copy, and am so sorry yours was damaged. However I did check amazon, and they have new ones available as well as a few of the 1966 edition. You might want to check it out! And thanks for sharing the pictures, what a delightful surprise.
ReplyDeleteby the way I have the book too.the outside cover is in not so good condition but the inside is absolutely beautiful. i have had this since I was four yrs old..
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