The giant golden book of elves and fairies, 1951, garth williams. Now a new generation of fairy fans can search for lost merbabies, bargain with pixies, and frolic under the moon with jane werner s fantastic selection of wee folk tales, masterfully illustrated by garth williams. The giant golden book of elves and fairies, illustrated by garth williams i love books. The golden book of bible stories from the old testament, 1954. The giant golden book of elves and fairies, 1951, garth. As a child i as very attached to the tall book of make believe, with illustrations by garth williams, a book that is out of print and rare i am convinced because most copies like ours.
I still have the original giant golden book of elves and fairies from when i was a child and as the binding is not long for this world, i was excited about the reprint. The giant golden book of elves and fairies a golden classic. Giant golden book treasury of elves and fairies 1951. The great golden story book of elves and fairies, with assorted pixies, mermaids, brownies, witches and leprechauns great golden story books series by jane werner 1 jan 1954. Giant golden book of elves and fairies, garth williams. The giant golden book of elves and fairies by werner and williams was first published in 1951 with 76 pages. The giant golden book of elves and fairies with assorted pixies, mermaids, brownies, witches, and leprechauns book. This timeless classic was first published in 1951 and continues to be a. A place to post anything illustrated, from the period spanning 19451965. The little book of elves and fairies by ida rentoul outhwaite.
Childrens book illustrations should be posted in our sister group, retro kid, which features vintage kid illos and graphics 19451965. Jane werner watson books list of books by author jane. The great golden story book of elves and fairies, with assorted pixies, mermaids, brownies, witches and leprechauns great golden story books series. Only the original book in first printing has a huge value. This beloved and muchrequested golden classic is now available for a new generation at a great price.
The little book of elves and fairies arrived in my mailbox yesterday. Mermaid fabric baby mermaid mermaid illustration book illustration garth williams elf art canada images elves and fairies merfolk. Writing under a dozen different names, she was the author andor editor of more than 70 books. The giant golden book of elves and fairies golden classic. Mar 14, 2012 i wanted to put this book on the agenda before st. The giant golden book of elves and fairies by jane ed.
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Here all ages can enjoy fables of little men and treasures of gold, fairy servants, and spirits of water, forest, and meadow. We expect it to do well in the trade, since fairies are hot. Whatever you believe to be true, stories of fantastic creatures are present in most ancient cultures, particularly in european. The giant golden book of elves and fairies penguin random. Giant golden book of elves and fairies, garth williams, jane. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. The elves and fairies book 1962 first edition golden pleasure. Author jane werner has selected a fabulous and charming array of stories and poems to entrance young and old. Giant golden book of elves and fairies by jane werner, garth.
The giant golden book of elves and fairies hardcover 1951 by jane werner selected by author. Random house, 2008, titled the giant golden book of elves and fairies light blue with orig. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. It was my favorite fairy book, which i passed on to my daughter. The giant golden book of elves and fairies by jane werner, 9780375844263, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Its the youtube debut of golden book videos favorite fairy tales the first story is. The golden books treasury of elves and fairies garth. The giant golden book of elves and fairies a golden classic hardcover september 9, 2008 by jane werner author, garth williams illustrator. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. Giant golden book of elves and fairies by jane werner and garth williams. Garth williams is a master illustator and illustrated such books as stuart little, and a cricket in times square.
This whimsical and charming collection of stories and poems was first published in 1951. Vintage childrens book the giant golden book of elves. Offers a variety of stories in prose and in verse about the wee folk. The giant golden book of elves and fairies with assorted pixies, mermaids, brownies, witches, and leprechauns hardcover 1951 by selected by jane werner author, garth williams illustrator. The giant golden book of elves and fairies a golden classic werner, jane, williams, garth on. Paddys day because there are several leprechaun stories in it.
Golden books treasury of elves and fairies by jane werner watson. The giant golden book of elves and fairies this whimsical and charming collection of stories and poems was first published in 1951. The book of elves and fairies for story telling and reading aloud and for the childrens own reading written by frances jenkins olcott is abound with delightful accounts of elfin mounds and fairy hills. Giant golden book of elves and fairies, garth williams, jane werner, 5th, 1950 sign in to check out check out as guest adding to your cart the item youve selected was not added to your cart. Fairy land fairy tales garth williams elves and fairies vintage fairies rhymes for kids all nature book layout vintage childrens books. The giant golden book of elves and fairies with assorted. In the golden books and little golden books, he favored oil pastels, ink washes, and watercolor. The giant golden book of elves and fairies by jane werner, garth williams illustrator. Throughout the years, the little golden books franchise worked together with various companies and introduced book and product joint packaging. The giant golden book of elves and fairies penguin random house. The giant golden book of elves and fairies a golden classic golden books, library binding, 2008 giant golden book of elves and fairies, the with assorted pixies. Buy a cheap copy of the giant golden book of elves and.
This timeless classic was first published in 1951 and continues to be a family favorite. Golden books treasury of elves and fairies by jane werner. The little people, along with fairies, banshees, and werewolves, are often thrown into the category of fantasy and left to molder unless some video game or childrens book decides to make use of them for commercial purposes. Now a new generation of fairy fans can search for lost merbabies. It started out slowly a picture book here, a fairy tale there but before i knew it i owned the entire collection of sue barton and every oz book ever written. Unfollow elves and fairies golden book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Buy golden books treasury of elves and fairies by jane werner, jane werner watson, garth williams illustrator online at alibris. Buy the giant golden book of elves and fairies by jane werner, garth williams illustrator online at alibris.
About the giant golden book of elves and fairies this whimsical and charming collection of stories and poems was first published in 1951. Fantastical illustrations by acclaimed artist garth williams adorn this collection of twenty original poems and tales about wee folk, mermaids, magic kerchiefs, flying bears, and more. The giant golden book of elves and fairies a golden. Giant golden book of elves and fairies by jane werner. The giant golden book of elves and fairies golden c. The giant golden book of elves and fairies by jane. Book of elves and fairies by frances jenkins olcott. The giant golden book of elves and fairies by janet werner 2008, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. I first read this book back in the fifties when i received it as a christmas present. Dover trolls, elves and fairies jan sovak coloring book new c1990. Golden books treasury of elves and fairies jane werner, garth williams on. Garth williams was a renowned childrens book illustrator. The giant golden book of elves and fairies book by jane. This is marvelous for anyone who loves fairies and elves.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The giant golden book of elves and fairies has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Somehow, it got lost over the years, and i have yearned to reread it and lose myself in the wonderful, lush illustrations of traditional elves, fairies, brownies, etc. Now a new generation of fairy fans can search for lost merbabies, bargain with pixies, and frolic under the moon with jane werners fantastic selection of wee folk tales, masterfully illustrated by garth williams. The great golden story book of elves and fairies, with assorted pixies, mermaids, brownies, witches and leprechauns, 1954.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. This printing is hard to find with the spine intact. The giant golden book of elves and fairies, a 1951 anthology, is noteworthy for williams extensive use of colored pencil. The big golden book of elves and fairies with assorted pixies, mermaids, brownies, witches, and leprechauns illustrated by garth williams. Stephen mullaneywestwood is the author of the novels paradise shift, forgotten. The giant golden book of elves and fairies by jane werner. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Golden books, 1999, titled the golden books treasury of elves and fairies blue cover ny. Oct 5, 2011 the golden books treasury of elves and fairies.
A remarkably painless collection of elfin capers, with a fresh modern treatment, and the illustrations by garth williams, whose lush forests seem to have infinite depths and distances, sustain the moonlight spell. The book of elves and fairies illustrated by milo winter. The giant golden book of elves and fairies janet werner. Click to read more about the giant golden book of elves and fairies by jane werner. Garth williams illustration from the brownie in the garden, story included in the golden books treasury of elves and fairies from the giant golden book of elves and fairies. Feb 15, 2009 the giant golden book of elves and fairies by jane werner, 9780375844263, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A selection of poems set the lighter wee folk tone, and the stories ranging from tangles with irish leprechauns to the difficulties of a bear who worked in a salmon factory but never. Now i hope you know that im not proposing you go out and buy all of those books. Dec 24, 2003 the giant golden book of elves and fairies by werner and williams was first published in 1951 with 76 pages. Jane werner had a long and prolific association with golden books. Teachingbooks giant golden book of elves and fairies. Mar 29, 2019 a wonderful vintage fairy book shown by writer stephen mullaneywestwood newly acquired for his collection. This book is remembered by many and highly sought after so later printings also can sell high.
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