The story follows a young brother and sister who discover a house of candy and cake in the forest and a childdevouring witch. Some books youre excited about because you like the author and you know what to expect. Here are two different versions of the classic fairy tale that i read over and over again as a child. The book is signed and numbered by both the artist, lorenzo mattotti, and the author, neil gaiman. Italianborn, parisbased artist lorenzo mattotti has published numerous books, including a version of the raven with lou reed, dr. This all happened a long time ago, in your grandmothers time, or in her grandfathers. Who better to retell the brothers grimms greatest, and perhaps darkest, fairy tale, hansel and gretel. Neil gaiman and lorenzo mattotti both remember the horror and fascination with which.
The writer and the artist now join forces for a brilliant reimagining of one of humanitys most. Lorenzo mattotti on drawing hansel and gretel with english. Hansel and gretel by neil gaiman and lorenzo mattotti slap. American author robert coover wrote a short story called the gingerbread house. Gaimans prose is exact and graceful, adding new details that provide psychological perspective. He is also a prolific illustrator for the new yorker and vogue. Previous post biblical series next post biblical series ii. Lorenzo mattotti on drawing hansel and gretel with. Coupled with breathtakingly haunting illustrations from lorenzo mattotti, you will be. Hansel and gretel by neil gaiman and lorenzo mattotti.
Hansel and gretel standard edition a toon graphic by neil. Travis jonker, 100 scope notes gaiman and mattotti tell this grimms tale the way it should be told. Back then, we all lived on the edge of the great forest. A pillar of modern fantasy writing, he has received many awards, including the newbery and carnegie medals, as well as hugo awards, two nebula awards, a world fantasy award, four bram stoker awards, six locus awards, and countless other honors. Lorenzo mattotti is an italian illustrator and comics and graphic artist. Illustrations courtesy of toon books lorenzo mattotti.
Produced in a limited quantity of 500 signed and numbered copies, this very special edition presents a deluxe book together with an italian silkscreened artist print, all in a masterfully produced box. Lorenzo mattotti is an italian comics and graphic artist living in paris. Neil gaiman has written highly acclaimed books for both children and adults and is the first author to have won both the carnegie and newbery medals for the same work the graveyard book. Hansel and gretel neil gaiman, lorenzo mattotti isbn. Hansel and gretel is a wellknown fairy tale of german origin, recorded by the brothers grimm and published in 1812. Hansel and gretel standard edition toon graphics by neil. Hansel and gretel standard edition toon graphics by. Written with a devastating spareness by neil gaiman and fearsomely illustrated in shades of black by lorenzo mattotti, the newest version of hansel and gretel astonishes from start to finish. I sat down with mattotti in the toon books new york office aka. Be brave, be bold, and keep your wits about you gaiman and mattotti are welcoming you into the. Hansel and gretel a toon graphic by neil gaiman isbn.
The writer and the artist now join forces for a brilliant reimagining of one of humanitys most enduring tales. A frequent contributor of covers for the new yorker, hes recognized as one of the most outstanding international exponents of comics art. Newsday when it comes to new takes on fairy tales, the most spectacular by far is neil gaimans brilliant new hansel and gretel. Hansel and gretel are sweet the story of hansel and gretel as. If this isnt the definitive edition of hansel and gretel, its absolutely necessary. Hansel and gretel oversized deluxe edition neil gaiman and lorenzo mattotti both remember the horror and fascination with which they read the grimm brothers hansel and gretel. Kudos are due not only to gaiman and mattotti but also to francoise mouly and everyone else at toon books responsible for bringing this beautiful little book to life. Mattotti won an eisner award for his graphic novel dr. Oct 28, 2014 hansel and gretel oversized deluxe edition.
Oct 01, 2014 if this isnt the definitive edition of hansel and gretel, its absolutely necessary. Nov 07, 2014 commenting on editor maria tatars intext commentary, gaiman notes that hansel and gretel is a tale driven by food and hunger from a time when, for the peasantry, eating until you were. Neil gaiman and lorenzo mattotti both remember the horror and fascination with which they read the grimm brothers hansel and gretel. Lorenzo mattotti toon books ivan bilibin slavic mythology. Originally mattottis illustrations were created for a 2007 art exhibition that tied into a metropolitan opera production. Neil gaiman has created a chilling and dark retelling of the story of hansel and gretel. Hansel and gretel oversized deluxe edition booksamillion. The enduring story of the children, the breadcrumb trail and the gingerbread house is brought to life by master storyteller, neil gaiman. Oct 06, 2008 116 of over 2,000 results for hansel and gretel books. Toon books is proud to announce the arrival of this stunning hansel and gretel collectors edition. On october 28, 2014, the images will be published with neil gaimans retelling of the brothers grimm tale. Buy the paper over board book hansel and gretel standard edition. Written with a devastating spareness by neil gaiman and fearsomely illustrated in shades of black by lorenzo mattotti, the newest version of.
Hansel and gretel we all know the story of hansel and gretel the brother and sister abandoned in the woods by their father, who stumble across a gingerbread house and then find themselves at the mercy of an evil old woman. Hansel and gretel standard edition a toon graphic by. Hansel and gretel oversized deluxe edition a toon graphic. Lorenzo mattottis images were originally created in 2007 for an exhibit celebrating the metropolitan operas performance of hansel and gretel and later published by gallimard jeunesse.
The nations response in the book is one of panic and hullabaloo of the highest order, which seems about accurate to me. Oct 22, 2014 written with a devastating spareness by neil gaiman and fearsomely illustrated in shades of black by lorenzo mattotti, the newest version of hansel and gretel astonishes from start to finish. Creepy obviously, but beautiful use of light and dark contrast. Neil gaiman has written highly acclaimed books for both children and adults and is the first author to have won both the carnegie and newbery medals for the same work. He is recognized today as one of the most outstanding international exponents of comic art. Neil gaiman is the bestselling author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio, theater, and films for children and adults alike. I could hear gaimans voice in my head as i read the words and absorbed the dark images. Coupled with breathtakingly haunting illustrations from lorenzo mattotti, you will be enticed into the world and into the woods. Buy hansel and gretel book online at best prices in india on.
Published by toon books, the new yorker art director francoise moulys. Jul 05, 2017 childrens books childrens literature folklore germany grimm hansel and gretel lorenzo mattotti mythology neil gaiman slavic post navigation previous post biblical series next post biblical series ii. Nov 11, 2014 if this isnt the definitive edition of hansel and gretel, its absolutely necessary. Visually stunning reimagining of the classic fairy tale hansel and gretel by master storyteller neil gaiman, beautifully illustrated by the awardwinning lorenzo mattotti about the author neil gaiman has written highly acclaimed books for both children and adults and is the first author to have won both the carnegie and newbery medals for the. Neil gaiman reimagines hansel and gretel, with stunning. Neil gaiman and lorenzo mattotti reinvent hansel and gretel. Coupled with breathtakingly haunting illustrations from lorenzo mattotti, you will. The writer and the artist now join forces for a brilliant reimagining of one. Fishpond australia, hansel and gretel by neil gaiman lorenzo mattotti illustrated buy.
Its a classic fairy tale by the brothers grimm, but its also probably considered to be one of their darkest. Buy hansel and gretel book online at low prices in india. Visually stunning reimagining of the classic fairy tale hansel and gretel by master storyteller neil gaiman, beautifully illustrated by the awardwinning lorenzo mattotti. It would be easy for readers to believe that mattotti drew these pictures while listening to a storyteller by firelight, as if he grabbed a piece of charcoal straight out of the ashes, because he needed to draw the characters right away. Gretel, a stunning book thats at once as familiar as a dream and as evocative as a nightmare. Gretel, a stunning book thats at once as familiar as a. Lorenzo mattotti s images were originally created in 2007 for an exhibit celebrating the metropolitan operas performance of hansel and gretel and later published by gallimard jeunesse. The story of hansel and gretel is one of his favorite tales from his childhood.
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