{"product_id":"1957-rare-signed-first-english-edition-the-rainbow-children-by-josephine-baker","title":"1957 Rare  Signed First English Edition- The Rainbow Children by Josephine Baker","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"141\" data-start=\"130\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joséphine Baker, with the assistance of Jo Bouillon. Illustrated by Piët Worm.\u003cbr data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"223\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"234\"\u003eThe Rainbow Children.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"260\" data-start=\"257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"274\" data-start=\"260\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amsterdam, Mulder \u0026amp; Zoon N.V., [circa 1957]. First English Edition signed by Josephine Baker.\u003cbr data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"322\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-end=\"355\" data-start=\"352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"355\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5\" x 8.5\".\u003cbr data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"391\" data-start=\"381\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpaginated.\u003cbr data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"438\" data-start=\"426\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive and very good original pictorial hardcover binding with brightly illustrated boards with whimsical cover design by Piët Worm (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. \u003cbr data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"634\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean - as shown, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1055\"\u003eSigned on the verso of the front free endpaper by Joséphine Baker\u003c\/strong\u003e in blue ink: \u003cem data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003e“Love, Joséphine Baker.”\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003cbr data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"891\" data-start=\"873\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wonderfully illustrated throughout in vibrant color by Piët Worm, with full-page and double-page spreads filled with imagination and charm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"1031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 800–1200).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1747\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA scarce and deeply touching children’s book, \u003cem data-end=\"1285\" data-start=\"1263\"\u003eThe Rainbow Children\u003c\/em\u003e is the creative fruit of Joséphine Baker’s real-life vision of unity and racial harmony. In it, she introduces the world to her “Rainbow Tribe,” a family of children adopted from various countries and ethnic backgrounds, lovingly raised at her estate in Les Milandes, France. The central tale—narrated through the story of a lonely black chicken named Kott-Kott—serves as a sensitive allegory about racial difference, rejection, and ultimately joyful belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2130\" data-start=\"1749\"\u003eThis copy is made particularly significant by the presence of Baker’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1819\"\u003eauthentic signature\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it both a literary artifact and a historic testimony to her passionate advocacy for peace and human dignity. Richly illustrated by celebrated Dutch artist Piët Worm, this book remains one of the rarest and most meaningful children's books ever authored by a global cultural icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2628\" data-start=\"2137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2152\" data-start=\"2137\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eJoséphine Baker (1906–1975) was a world-renowned entertainer, French Resistance agent, and civil rights activist. Born in the U.S. but adored in France, she used her fame to challenge racial injustice and promote humanitarian ideals. Her Château des Milandes became home to the \"Rainbow Tribe,\" her adopted multi-ethnic family that embodied her belief that people of all races could live together in harmony. \u003cem data-end=\"2586\" data-start=\"2564\"\u003eThe Rainbow Children\u003c\/em\u003e is the literary embodiment of that dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2854\" data-start=\"2630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2650\" data-start=\"2630\"\u003eThe illustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003ePiët Worm (1909–1996) was a Dutch illustrator beloved for his animated, folkloric drawing style. His whimsical, colorful illustrations bring warmth, joy, and narrative charm to Baker's visionary fable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46708901314809,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20250805RainbowChildren-000.jpg?v=1754394064","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1957-rare-signed-first-english-edition-the-rainbow-children-by-josephine-baker","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}