Pinocchio
Will be published approx. on 4. October 2012
Book
Hardback
184 pages
978-1-84939-262-4 (ISBN)
Description
Pinocchio, a little wooden puppet carved out of a piece of wood by the old carpenter Geppetto, longs to be a real
boy. But Pinocchio has a lot to learn as he embarks on many naughty, mischievous and challenging adventures, before he can truly become a good little boy.
boy. But Pinocchio has a lot to learn as he embarks on many naughty, mischievous and challenging adventures, before he can truly become a good little boy.
Reviews / Votes
"Fulvio Testa's illustrations capture the jaunty tone of the storytelling." -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian, Best Children's Books for Christmas 2012 * "A stunning new edition. The illustrations will have you transfixed . . . It would make a lovely present." * Angels & Urchins * "Vivid illustrations...a huge cast of colourful characters. They make the Disney images look very wooden." * Books for Keeps * "Handsomely produced volume." * Irish Times *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 287 mm
Width: 228 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
1207 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84939-262-4 (9781849392624)
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Persons
Fulvio Testa is one of Italy's most distinguished artists and illustrators and has had many exhibitions in the United States and Europe. In addition to his own prize-winning titles, he has illustrated books by authors such as Anthony Burgess and Gianni Rodari.
Carlo Collodi was the pen name if Carlo Lorenzini who was born in Florence in 1826. The son of a cook and a servant, he began his writing career as a journalist before turning to children's stories. He died in 1890, unaware of the international success that his creation Pinocchio would eventually enjoy.
Geoffrey Brock is the prizewinning translator of works by Cesare Pavese, Umberto Eco, Roberto Calasso, and others. He teaches creative writing and translation at the University of Arkansas.
Carlo Collodi was the pen name if Carlo Lorenzini who was born in Florence in 1826. The son of a cook and a servant, he began his writing career as a journalist before turning to children's stories. He died in 1890, unaware of the international success that his creation Pinocchio would eventually enjoy.
Geoffrey Brock is the prizewinning translator of works by Cesare Pavese, Umberto Eco, Roberto Calasso, and others. He teaches creative writing and translation at the University of Arkansas.