Please also note her illustrations in the random house golden fairy tale book even more beautiful. The fairy tale book, adrienne segur, 1st1st print us 1958. The stories in this book are the original charles perault, brothers grimm and such so the fairy tales contained are not your disney version they contain the dark side of the classic tales. Community page abut adrienne segur, artist and illustrator. Adrienne segur had not always been the mysterious woman that no one, or nearly no one, knew anything about. A delightful original large book plate print removed from a french old folk tales book illustrated by adrienne segur each illustration is signed and published in 1970. I have a 1949 version of alice in wonderland in french, illustrated by adrienne segur. Adrienne segur illustrations from alice au pays des. The country of thirtysix thousand wishes by andre maurois, illustrated by adrienne segur tales of fairies 36000 36,000 maurois, andre emile salomon wilhelm herzog published by n. The golden book of fairy tales golden classics by adrienne segur, marie ponsot. Adrienne segur is at the center of art passions because my lifelong love of fairy tales began with the illustrations to the fairy tale book by adrienne segur. Adrienne segur is currently considered a single author. Story of snow white snow white art illustrator classic fairy tales grimm fairy tales fairytale art childrens book illustration fairy tale illustrations book art fuckyeahvintageillustration. A collection of wellknown fairy tales of european origin.
I came across adrienne segurs artwork onlinethere are some truly lovely sites devoted to the illustrators of childrens books, past and presentand was so taken with it that i ordered this book. These are the sort of books one doesnt see anymore with a definate old world feel to them. The snow queen and other tales is the perfect companion to the golden book of fairy tale classics. Segur was the director of the childrens column in le figaro, where she created all the illustrations. The snow queen and other tales by marie ponsot translator. Oct 03, 2012 the fairy tale book by adrienne segur sleeping beauty.
Cinderella, babes in the wood, sleeping beauty, puss in boots, tom thumb, hansel and gretel, aladdin, and beauty and the beast. Fairy tales of violence, lust, romance and magic my artsy. See more ideas about fairy tales, illustration art and fairytale art. Edit your search the golden book of fairy tales golden. Segur s version of the golden book of fairy tales includes a tales of charles perrault, grimm brothers, japanese, and other origins. Presents a collection of fairy tales, such as the russian folktale baba yaga, grimms jorinda and joringel, andersens the snow queen, and other tales from russia, france, and germany. Segur was a talented illustrator through the 1950s and 1960s. The fairy tale book, adrienne segur, 1st1st print us 1958 hc. Segur s work was popularized by the publishing house flammarion in the 1950s and 1960s. Oct 9, 2015 once upon a time the fairy tale book illustrations by adrienne segur adrienne segur illustrations 19011981 adrienne segur was born in grece, in athens, on 23 november 1901.
The fairy tales of perrault by adrienne segur was published in 1934. The art above is from the golden book of fairy tales original american edition. The stories and illustrations originally appeared in two fairy tale editions from the french publisher. Illustrated by janet and anne graham johnstone london. A deluxe golden book featuring 28 traditional french, german, danish, russian and japanese fairy tales. Indeed both volumes were not available for many years. Beautiful art fairy tales, childrens books, nursery rhymes 1. The golden book of fairy tales by adrienne segur goodreads. The golden book of fairy tales golden classics by adrienne segur and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Adrienne segur illustrator of histoire dun casse noisette. Adrienne segur is the author of the golden book of fairy tales 4. See more ideas about fairy tales, fairytale art and illustration. Adrienne segur fairy tale illustrations the fairy tale. The fairy tale book by adrienne segur sleeping beauty.
Adrienne segur art and illustration posts facebook. Dismiss visit the fairy tale book illustrated by adrienne segur. This particular book is illustrated by french artist adrienne segur, which illustrated my favorite fairy tale books as a child. Adrienne segur, born in greece in 1901 was the daughter of a french writer. Segurs version of the golden book of fairy tales includes a tales of charles perrault, grimm brothers, japanese, and other origins. The golden book of fairy tales golden classics by illustratoradrienne segur.
Puss in boots by french illustrator adrienne segur. Grey paper boards titled in peach, slight chipping at base of spine else fine in a color pictorial dust jacket which is slightly frayed and chipped at base of spine. The golden book of fairy tales golden classics by illustrator adrienne segur. The fairy tale book images here are come from my own copy that i have kept since i was a girl. The fairy tale book later published as the golden book of fairy tales, translated by marie ponsot and illustrated by adrienne segur. See more ideas about fairy tales, illustration art and illustration. A collection of familiar fairy tales illustrated with 16 large and detailed plates by. She is the author of six previous collections, including the bird catcher, winner of. Marie ponsot, the winner of poetry magazines ruth lily prize for lifetime achievement, and the frost medal from the poetry society of america, was born in 1921. It has been republished as the golden book of fairy tales. In 1934, the fairy tales of perrault by adrienne segur was published.
The snow queen and other tales book by marie ponsot. Segurs illustrations were made known by the publishing house flammarion in the 1950s and 1960s and appeared particularly in the fairy tale book, the english translation of il etait. Adrienne segur fairy tale illustrations the fairy tale book. The images are wonderful and im wondering if she illustrated any other works. Adrienne segur casper fairytale fantasies, fairytale art, fairy tales for kids, childrens book illustration, book illustrations. The book is oversized, and the illustrations by adrienne segur are exquisite and incredibly detailed. Adrienne segur fairy tale illustrations the fairy tale book and. Translatormarie ponsot and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I remember reading this book years ago, and when i saw that it was finally back in print, i quickly ordered a copy. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Adrienne segur illustrations from alice au pays des merveilles 1949.
Ponsots illustrations are intricate and bring the stories to life. Her talent as an illustrator, skillfully made known by the publishing house flammarion throughout. Oct 9, 2015 once upon a timethe fairy tale book illustrations by adrienne segur adrienne segur illustrations 19011981 adrienne segur was born in grece, in athens, on 23 november 1901. Art books and books illustrated by or featuring work by adrienne segur, arthur rackham, gustave dore, n. Adrienne segur 19011981 was a childrens book illustrator. The steadfast tin soldier adrienne segur illustration. You probably know her most famous book, the fairy tale book, that many grew up with in the art prints, illustrations from the fairy tale, the snow queen, my big book of cat stories, and others. Fairy tale art and illustration, with resources for parents, teachers, and scholars specializing in fairy tale art and golden age illustration. The fairy tale book adrienne segur, marie ponsot on. Originally published in 1958, this book contains a selection of 28 traditional stories from the french, german, danish, russian and japanese traditions. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Late 1800s early 1900s antique illustrated fairy tale book. Cinderella, babes in the wood, sleeping beauty, puss in boots, tom. Segurs work was popularized by the publishing house flammarion in the 1950s and 1960s.
Penguin random house, 1999, translated from the french by marie ponsot and illustrated by adrienne segur 19011981. Her wonderfully illustrated golden book of fairy tales came out in 1958. Segurs illustrations were made known by the publishing house fl. Golden book of fairy tales by adrienne segur, hardcover. The fairy tale book, marie ponsot, adrienne segur, deluxe golden book, 7th, 1966. Anthology finder collectible childrens books loganberry. The seven crow princes by adrienne segur when i was a child, i had a fairy tale book with this picture in it. Art passions fairy tales fairies and fairy tale art. As soon as i took it out of its packaging, my 5yearold daughter exclaimed,those pictures are lovely. If you know the original book, you will find that the colors are close, but not an exact match. Nov 10, 2011 le chat botte, adrienne segur fairy tales in 1976, psychologist bruno bettelheim 28 august 1903 march 1990 by suicide published a book entitled the uses of enchantment. The fairy tale book hardcover january 1, 1958 by adrienne segur illustrator, marie ponsot translator 4. Wyeth, aubrey beardsley, edmund dulac, kay nielsen, and others.
I loved the illustrations and the fairy tales where very unique. This is another exquisite book illustrated by adrienne segur. Adrienne segur primary author only author division. Virginia frances sterretts first commission came in 1919. The golden book of fairy tales illustration by adrienne segur a selection of french artist, adrienne segur, art prints. Includes the sleeping beauty, the frog prince, puss in boots, thumbelina, cinderella, little red riding hood, and beauty and the beast. I collect her work, and am thrilled to acquire this. The snow queen and other tales illustrated by adrienne segur 1st editon 1962 hardcover hans christian anderson brothers grimm troyat dumas seasidecollectibles 5 out of 5.
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