Thumbelina - H.C. Anderson Art Book

Story teller H. C. Anderson tells this classic tale. Once upon a time there was a woman who was sad because she had no children.  One day she planted a magic seed and from the seed grew a flower.  Inside the flower was a tiny, exquisite girl no bigger than the woman's thumb.  Her name was Thumbelina. The two lived happily together until an ugly old toad snuck in and snatched Thumbelina away.  So began Thumbelina's adventures in a world full of dangers for little people.  Luckily, size isn't all that matters, and Thumbelina's kindness and courage bring her long-lasting happiness. This is a striking coffee table book. With a 3 mm hardcover and die cut jacket. The inside is 2 mm high varnished board. The pages are White Board Magna Satin 200 grams. The art is from best-selling artist Lin Utzon, who presents an exquisite artist s version of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale about a thumb-size girl and her larger-than-life adventures. Her poetic style of art, is inspired by nature. Lin combines water color illustrations and paper cuttings.. Lin has artistically interpreted this classic fairy tale in a way that it has never been done before. Jewel-toned paintings depict the story's settings from light and airy meadows to Mole's dark and dismal underground home while whimsical details bring the classic cast of characters to life and make this story time favorite a visual feast. This is a coffee table art book by acclaimed Danish artist Lin Utzon. Die cut patterns on top of illustrations, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen s original die cuts.