Beauty and the Beast, The (MinaLima Edition): (Illustrated with Interactive Elements)

Villenueve, Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de

ISBN 10: 0062456210 / ISBN 13: 9780062456212

Published by Harper, 2017

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Synopsis:

A beautiful and unique gift edition—for adults and kids alike—of The Beauty and the Beast, reimagined by award-winning design studio MinaLima.

MinaLima, the design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise and the creators of the illustrated Jungle Book and Peter Pan, reimagine the beloved French fairy tale The Beauty and the Beast in this deluxe unabridged edition illustrated with stunning full-color artwork and nine 3-D interactive features—published to coincide with the release of the Disney live-action musical film starring Emma Watson, Ian McKellen, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, and Emma Thompson.

Generations of readers have been bewitched by the epic love story of a beautiful young girl imprisoned in the magical castle of a monstrous beast. Now, the classic fairy tale is brought to life in this spectacular illustrated edition as originally envisioned by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in 1740.

The Beauty and the Beast is packed with specially commissioned, full-color artwork and nine exclusive interactive features, including:

• a fold-out map of the rich French city where the Merchant (Beauty’s father) and his family reside;
• a fold out that reveals the interior of the Beast’s enchanted palace;
• a series of flaps (similar to an Advent calendar) that open to reveal different entertainments; available to Beauty in the Beast’s palace;
• a dial of the ring Beauty turns on her finger to return to the Beast.

This unique gift edition takes readers on a captivating journey through a mystical land filled with enchanting inhabitants. MiniLima’s imaginative artwork, exquisite detail, and engaging design recreate this timeless romantic adventure as never before in a lush unabridged gift edition sure to be cherished for years to come.

About the Author:

MinaLima is an award-winning graphic design studio founded by Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, renowned for establishing the graphic style of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series. Specializing in design and illustration, Miraphora and Eduardo have continued their involvement in this magical franchise through numerous design commissions, from theme-parks to publications. Their bestselling books include the MinaLima editions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter Film Wizardry, The Case of Beasts: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Archive of Magic: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and J. K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts screenplays. Their monograph The Magic of MinaLima chronicles Miraphora and Eduardo’s extraordinary partnership designing for the Harry Potter universe. Studio MinaLima is renowned internationally for telling stories through design and has created its own MinaLima Classics series, reimagining a growing collection of much-loved tales including Peter Pan, The Secret Garden, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Beauty and the Beast, The (MinaLima Edition)...
Publisher: Harper
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Acceptable