Olive Fairy (Lang's Fairy Books) Maxi Dot-Grid Hardback Journal (Elastic Band Closure)

The Olive Fairy Book was a sensation among British schoolchildren and was sold all around the world. This image comes from the first edition of the book, named for the color of its fairy, and was illustrated by Henry Justice Ford.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Paperblanks

This captivating image originates from Andrew Lang's The Olive Fairy Book, a compilation curated by the Scottish poet and anthropologist Andrew Lang in 1907. Under the editorial guidance of Lang's wife, Leonora Alleyne, the book was part of a twelve-part series known as Lang's Fairy Books (or Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colours). Upon its publication, the books garnered immense popularity among British schoolchildren and were widely distributed across the globe. The series was named after the color of each fairy, and this Olive Fairy design captures the front cover of the first edition of that particular book.

The Olive Fairy Book, a delightful collection of fairy tales penned by the Scottish poet and anthropologist Andrew Lang in 1907, was brought to life through the artistic illustrations of Henry Justice Ford. Published under the editorial direction of Lang's wife, Leonora Alleyne, the book was part of a captivating twelve-part series known as Lang's Fairy Books (or Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colours). Upon its release, the books enchanted British schoolchildren and found their way into the hearts of readers worldwide. The series was named after the enchanting colors of the fairies, and this Olive Fairy design pays homage to the original front cover of the first edition of that enchanting book.

Dimension: 210 x 135 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781439796450