2012 Rare Limited Signed First Edition - Philip Pullman, Grimm's Fairy Tales

Author: Philip Pullman.
Title: Grimm Tales. For Young and Old.
Publisher: London, Penguin Classics, 2012. First Edition, First Printing (with “001” on copyright page).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9.5" x 6".
Pages: 405 pages.
Dust jacket: Fine original unclipped dust jacket under a protective removable mylar cover.
Binding: Fine original full red cloth binding (hinges fine).
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean). Signed by the author in blue ink on the title page and numbered 478 of 1000.

Estimate: USD 300 – 400.

The book: A rare limited signed first edition in fine condition, this collection gathers fifty of the Brothers Grimm’s tales retold by Philip Pullman in his clear and engaging style, from beloved classics such as “Rapunzel,” “Snow White,” and “Cinderella” to lesser-known stories rich in wit and darkness, each accompanied by insightful commentary on their origins and enduring power.

The author: Philip Pullman (born 1946) is one of the most celebrated contemporary writers of fantasy and children’s literature. Best known for His Dark Materials, he has received the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread Book of the Year, and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. His lifelong fascination with myth and storytelling finds a natural expression in this masterful retelling of the Grimm tales.