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by Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Charles Santore (Illustrator)
Andersen's timeless, beloved tale is faithfully reproduced in this new edition. Original art by acclaimed "New York Times"-bestselling illustrator Santore is masterfully reproduced using the most advanced technology to bring these breathtaking illustrations to life like never before. Full color.
Author Biography
Charles Santore renowned illustrations have been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories such as Snow White, The Night Before Christmas and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Paul Revere's Ride, which was named 2004 Children's Book of the Year for Poetry by the Bank Street College Children's Book Committee. His illustrations for The Wizard of Oz, which is widely considered to be the quintessential illustrated version, were used as the scenic backdrops for a major television performance of the work.
