Benjamin Lacombe’s haunting illustrations alongside Hans
Christian Andersen’s classic story of love and loss showcase the
tale in an enchanting new light French artist Benjamin Lacombe has
created stunning, one-of-a-kind artwork to illustrate the pages of
Hans Christian Andersen’s original tale about a young mermaid who
makes a devastating deal with a sea witch and transforms into a
human, only to end up heartbroken, lose the deal, and lose her
life. The book’s illustrations and design are unique,
captivating, and unexpectedly haunting, appealing to adult fans of
Benjamin Lacombe and the pop surrealist movement as well as a
younger audience, especially with the upcoming nostalgia-fueled
remake of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. In addition to Hans
Christian Andersen’s classic story, the book also includes
additional pages featuring Andersen’s unrequited love letters to
Edvard Collins and a postface by Lacombe with historical biography
and context. In an essay, Lacombe explores LGBTQ themes in Hans
Christian Andersen’s life. Frustrated with the overly feminine
depictions of the story’s protagonist throughout history, Lacombe
has created an androgynous mermaid to showcase the classic tale in
a new light.
General
Imprint: |
Abrams
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
August 2023 |
Authors: |
Hans Christian Andersen
|
Illustrators: |
Benjamin Lacombe
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 305mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
112 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4197-7199-6 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-4197-7199-X |
Barcode: |
9781419771996 |
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