The Little Prince - Tapa blanda

Delineated with a delicate touch, the paper engineering adds a new dimension to this wistful fairy tale without overpowering it, enhancing the story s subtleties and echoing its sense of wonder.School Library Journal. This lovely edition boasts the complete original text and illustrations that are also a delight for the eyes. Entertainment Weekly; While a pop-up edition of de Saint-Exupery's enduring tale may initially seem like a gimmick, the resulting volume is a beautiful piece of bookmaking that actually extends the classic story ...this unabridged volume offers a creative, accessible entree to the timeless story. Booklist; The pleasing visual effects are subtle, but add an appropriate sense of magic. --Publishers Weekly

The artwork in this new edition has been restored to match in detail Saint-Exupery's original artwork. It will capture the hearts of readers of all ages. ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPAeRY (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He took his first flight at the age of eleven, and became a pilot at twenty-six. He was a pioneer of international commercial aviation and flew in the Spanish Civil War and World War II. His writings include The Little Prince; Wind, Sand and Stars; and Southern Mail. In 1944, while serving with his French air squadron, he disappeared during a reconnaissance flight over the Mediterranean.