Kay Nielsen: East of the Sun and West of the Moon

Kay Nielsen, 2018

Overview

Step into a world of star-crossed lovers, magical winds, mischievous giants, and trolls through some of the most exquisite illustrations in publishing history. This gorgeous reprint revives the most ambitious publication project of beloved Danish artist Kay Nielsen, one of the most famous children's book illustrators. First published in 1914, it is a celebrated collection of fifteen fairy tales gathered by Norwegian folklorists Peter Christen Asbjornsen and Jorgen Engebretsen Moe. Nielsen's illustration edition is considered a jewel of early 20th-century children's literature, highly sought-after by art and book collectors worldwide.

Who it's for

• Collectors of rare illustrated books
• Fans of classic fairy tales and folklore
• Appreciators of early 20th-century art

Key features

• Hardcover binding
• 192 pages
• ISBN: 9783836570220
• Published by Taschen in 2018
• Features 46 illustrations, including enlarged details from original watercolors
• Includes three accompanying essays with rare and unseen artworks