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Michael Ende

The Neverending Story

CA$190

Illustrated by Marie-Alice Harel

Translated By Ralph Manheim

To mark Folio’s 75th anniversary, Michael Ende’s The Neverending Story is published as a magical new edition, beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Marie-Alice Harel and bursting with exquisite design details.

The Neverending Story

CA$190
Book Details
 
Presentation Box & BindingBound in blocked art silk
Printed and pearl blocked slipcase
Metallic printed endpapers
Printed page-edges
Text printed in 2 colours throughout
Dimensions10 inches x 7½ inches
FontSet in Poppl-Pontifex with Duc De Berry display
Pages432 pages
AuthorMichael Ende
Illustrated byMarie-Alice Harel
Illustration8 full-page colour illustrations including a double-page spread
Decorated title-page, 33 integrated illustrations and 26 decorative drop caps
Publication Date26/09/2022
Editor's Notes
 
When ten-year-old Bastian is inexplicably drawn to a mysterious old book, he is transported through its pages to a world beyond his wildest imagination; an enchanted kingdom populated by dragons, unicorns, giants and sprites. A loner who is tormented by bullies, Bastian becomes the unlikely hero of the story when he joins forces with young warrior Atreyu to save Fantastica from the dark power, The Nothing, and find a cure for its dying Empress. Drawing on a hitherto hidden strength, he must cross the Swamps of Sadness and the Silver Mountains to reach the infamous Ivory Tower; only then can he conclude his quest and return home. The overwhelming winner in our Readers' Choice survey, The Neverending Story is published as a spectacular collector’s edition to mark Folio’s 75th anniversary. From the beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Marie-Alice Harel to the decorative chapter openers and opulent art silk binding, this edition is a must-have for anyone who was captivated by this extraordinary book in childhood and remains under its spell today.

About the Author

Michael Ende (1929–1995) grew up in Bavaria. His childhood was badly affected by the Second World War: he experienced the trauma of air raids in Munich and Hamburg and served in the resistance in 1945. As a young man he aspired to be a playwright. After studying at drama school, he worked as an actor and began to write cabaret sketches and film criticism. His first novel for children was published in 1960. Ende rapidly began to enjoy financial success and a high reputation: he was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and his books were adapted for radio and TV. His books, with fantastical settings and a sometimes surreal style, sold millions of copies and were widely translated; Ende was particularly popular in Japan, and travelled widely there to promote new releases. For many years he lived near Rome, and latterly in Munich.