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Pinocchio Carlo Collodi

Pinocchio By Carlo Collodi

Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi


$45.99
Condition - Very Good
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Summary

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.

Pinocchio Summary

Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi

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.

Pinocchio Reviews

"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 *

About Carlo Collodi

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.

Additional information

GOR007323505
9781849392624
1849392625
Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Andersen Press Ltd
2012-10-04
184
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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