Along with Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac; Kay (pronounced "kigh") Nielsen was one of a triumvirate of great artists from the golden age of illustration. Known for his soft yet ornate pastels and a splendid use of various design elements; the Danish-American artist became famous for his memorable illustrations of stories by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen; as well as the Nordic fables recounted in East o the Sun and West o the Moon and the tales collected in In Powder and Crinoline. This enchanting compilation of 59 full-color illustrations draws upon Nielsens images from scores of beloved tales; from the nasty characters in "Rumpelstiltskin" to the mysterious and magical figures in "The Blue Belt;" "The Hardy Tin Soldier;" "The Nightingale;" "The Real Princess;" "Hansel and Gretel;" "Snowdrop;" and many more. Certain to delight fans of fairy tales; this dazzling collection will also thrill lovers of fine art; as well as Nielsen admirers.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I very much enjoyed this bookBy Will KI very much enjoyed this book. It took a while to get into it; as Meredith Willsons writing style is very colloquial . Once the story gets into the development of the play and the description of how the production got off the ground; it becomes very enjoyable. My only regret is that this book only follows the development of the musical through its opening night on Broadway. If it had carried through to the duration of the play on Broadway and the development and production of the movie version; it would have been more enjoyable. As it is; it ends just as the opening night concludes. And it does so very abruptly.Overall; an enjoyable read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Broadway memoir not to be missedBy Mark HiteI cant rate this highly enough. Meredith Willson takes the reader inside his head and into his life during the years he spent writing and developing "The Music Man"; one of the greatest American musicals. While his trademark wit and wry laconic humor effortlessly lead the reader through the story; his deep passion and rare intelligence shine through. The book takes you through every twist and turn right up to the curtain on opening night. You learn the slow tortuous process of gradually getting every detail perfect in what we now know as an apparently effortlessly perfect show.Readers who love theatre; musicals; and the history of show business shouldnt miss this wonderful book. It was written and published very shortly after the shows initial success; and every word feels fresh and alive with the feelings of events that have just happened. What a treasure!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great; heart-warming readBy George GoldbergOne critical reviewer found this book too wholesome. It is indeed wholesome; G-rated if it were a movie. But isnrsquo;t that exactly what one would expect from the writer/composer of The Music Man; which is probably the most wholesome musical ever produced? I found it filled with wonderful stories; nearly all of them heart-warming; one of the rare books that make you feel better while reading them; and afterwards; than you did when you started. Willsonrsquo;s style is a kind of mix of Garrison Keilor and Damon Runyon. I couldnrsquo;t put it down; read it all in a single day and enjoyed every moment of it. Highly recommended.