tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post420740380850066731..comments2024-03-02T13:01:38.633-05:00Comments on A Night's Dream of Books: Shelf Candy Saturday No. 171: Classic Fairy Tales, by Hans Christian AndersenMaria Beharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-85130487117956646462016-02-22T00:18:55.256-05:002016-02-22T00:18:55.256-05:00Hi, there!
Oh, this cover is TRULY exquisite! It ...Hi, there!<br /><br />Oh, this cover is TRULY exquisite! It drew me in right away! I agree that it has "a definite vintage look about it". It's been made to look like the books that were printed in the 19th century. A lot of these books are worth a LOT of money nowadays, and are eagerly sought after by collectors.<br /><br />I never used to think much about cover artists, either, Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-65834440210076376872016-02-21T19:13:22.204-05:002016-02-21T19:13:22.204-05:00What a beautiful cover! I can see why you like it....What a beautiful cover! I can see why you like it. It has a definite vintage look about it. I never think much about the artist behind the book cover or what goes into it. It really is fascinating though! Thank you for sharing!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-69674979022121120692016-02-20T16:17:21.075-05:002016-02-20T16:17:21.075-05:00Hey, Brian!
Thanks!! Yes, this GORGEOUS cover is ...Hey, Brian!<br /><br />Thanks!! Yes, this GORGEOUS cover is perfect for the literary treasure hidden inside!<br /><br />Oh, the sketches are beautiful, too!! And the color plates, as well. Overall, this book is really a work of art! <br /><br />Barnes and Noble, as you most likely know, puts out some absolutely AWESOME collector's editions of classic and even modern works. I own their Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-5254377386894674002016-02-20T14:44:54.903-05:002016-02-20T14:44:54.903-05:00Congratulations on that great acquisition Maria. T...Congratulations on that great acquisition Maria. That looks like the perfect package for this particular work. <br /><br />The sketches in this book sound like a nice bonus. I tend to like most black an white illustrations that I find in Classic works. I need to start paying more attention to them.Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-82468435317738659632016-02-20T13:53:50.652-05:002016-02-20T13:53:50.652-05:00Hi, Deepika!
I've just found out your name by...Hi, Deepika!<br /><br />I've just found out your name by visiting your blog, where I will be sure to comment back shortly!<br /><br />I'm glad you love this cover, too! And we both love all that intricate detail, which is what makes this cover so very GORGEOUS. <br /><br />Yes, most of us bookworms love covers! Covers are what really sell a book. Many times, I will buy a more expensive Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-24695312640079701372016-02-20T09:53:58.258-05:002016-02-20T09:53:58.258-05:00It is gorgeous, and intricately detailed. :) I am ...It is gorgeous, and intricately detailed. :) I am amazed at how we all love covers. Sometimes, I avoid reading on my Kindly, only to buy the hardcopy of the books for its cover. <br /><br />I am glad to have discovered your blog. Have a great weekend! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com