THE TEMPEST; Retold by Ann Keay Beneduce / Illustrated by Gennady Spirin
by [SHAKESPEARE] Beneduce, Ann Keay
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Fine/Fine
- Seller
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Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York: Philomel Books, 1996. First Edition, First Printing. Pictorial boards. Very Fine/Fine. Gennady Spirin. Quarto (8 3/4" x 11 3/8"), glossy pictorial boards, image repeated on dust jacket (unclipped), illustrated in full-color by Gennady Spirin, black endpapers, N.P. [32] pages. Ann Keay Beneduce is a published adapter, author, illustrator, narrator, and a translator of children's books. She has used Renaissance costuming and decor for these sumptuous illustrations.<br /> <br /> Gennady Spirin (born 1948) is a Russian painter and children's book illustrator. He has illustrated works by classic authors such as William Shakespeare, Anton Chekhov and Leo Tolstoy as well as children's books by contemporary celebrities.<br /> <br /> SUPERIOR CONDITION: tight, bright, clean. Beautifully illustrated. Bright sharp dust jacket (unclipped) with a bit of rubbing at corners. No previous owner or remainder marks.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-264) and index.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5166
- Title
- THE TEMPEST; Retold by Ann Keay Beneduce / Illustrated by Gennady Spirin
- Author
- [SHAKESPEARE] Beneduce, Ann Keay
- Illustrator
- Gennady Spirin
- Format/Binding
- Pictorial boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Philomel Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1996
- Keywords
- Renaissance, England, drama, play, magic, Ariel, Prospero, illustrated
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About the Seller
Borg Antiquarian
Biblio member since 2015
Lake Forest, Illinois
About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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- Rubbing
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