The inhabitants of the fairy realm are beautifully imagined in Charles van Sandwyk’s tales; exquisitely illustrated and brought together as a collection for the first time by The Folio Society.
The Nutcracker
Illustrated by Taylor Dolan
First Printing
Based on the original by E.T.A. Hoffmann
Step into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann, now available in a magical Folio Society edition. Illustrated by Taylor Dolan with a perfect blend of imagination, nostalgia and a modern twist, this edition brings a fresh and whimsical charm to the beloved holiday classic.
£55.00
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Editor’s Note
- Mandy Kirkby, Editor
A Christmas Eve like no other and a young girl, Marie, receives a handsomely decorated nutcracker from her mysterious godfather. As the clock strikes midnight, the room comes alive with a battle between the Nutcracker and the fearsome Mouse King and leads Marie on an enchanting journey through Christmas forests, sugar plum and marzipan palaces to a magical world of toys. The strangeness and loveliness of this enduring Christmas tale is matched by Taylor Dolan’s illustrations, full of imagination and nostalgia but peppered with wonderful and surprising oddities.
Alexandre Dumas’s retelling of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original story, the inspiration behind Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet, is finally available as a sumptuous Folio edition. Your Christmas Eve now has a new tradition!
Bound in printed and blocked textured paper
Set in Founder’s Caslon with Zebrawood as display
128 pages with 6 integrated colour illustrations, 3 part-title illustrations and a number of colour decorations
Printed endpapers
Screen-printed die-cut slipcase
Sized at 10˝ x 7½˝
‘The Nutcracker is like one of those glowing glass globes that you can shake and see the snow swirl. It's a dream bubble, a vision of middle-class happiness and fantasy that precedes the Russian Revolution and all the horrors of the last century and this one. That world may have faded, but it is still our sweetest dream.’
- New York Times
A young girl named Marie is swept into a magical world on Christmas Eve when her beloved Nutcracker comes to life. As midnight strikes, the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, and Marie finds herself in the midst of a battle between the Nutcracker and the fearsome Mouse King. With bravery and a heart full of wonder, Marie journeys through enchanting realms, from the Land of Sweets to the glittering kingdom ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy. Hoffmann’s tale is a timeless adventure, inviting readers into a world where courage, imagination, and a touch of magic lead to the most unexpected of journeys. A beloved story, celebrating the wonders of childhood and the enduring power of imagination.
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