Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's haunting yet bleak tale, this simple and lyrical version of "The Little Mermaid" is faithful to--yet different from--the original. The ending in particular suggests both the sorrow that impends upon love and loss, as well as the possibilities of a life of freedom beyond the emotional struggle. The art by acclaimed Gond artist Bhajju Shyam is delicate, evocative, and magical, contrasting the worlds of land and ocean and the strange inner life of the mermaid and her sisters. Letterpressed ...
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Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's haunting yet bleak tale, this simple and lyrical version of "The Little Mermaid" is faithful to--yet different from--the original. The ending in particular suggests both the sorrow that impends upon love and loss, as well as the possibilities of a life of freedom beyond the emotional struggle. The art by acclaimed Gond artist Bhajju Shyam is delicate, evocative, and magical, contrasting the worlds of land and ocean and the strange inner life of the mermaid and her sisters. Letterpressed on tea-stained handmade paper, this is a truly handsome numbered collector's edition.
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Add this copy of The Flight of the Mermaid to cart. $57.78, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Tara Books.
Add this copy of The Flight of the Mermaid to cart. $110.00, new condition, Sold by Books 4 All rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Spring Branch, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Tara Books.
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Shyam, Bhajju. New. No dust jacket. Ship in sturdy box with bubble wrap. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 32 p. Contains: Illustrations, color. Audience: Children/juvenile.
Add this copy of The Flight of the Mermaid to cart. $195.00, new condition, Sold by Books 4 All rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Spring Branch, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Tara Books.
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Shyam, Bhajju. New. In original unopened shrinkwrap. Ship in sturdy box with bubble wrap. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 32 p. Contains: Illustrations, color. Audience: Children/juvenile.