An Illustrated Treasury of Swedish Folk and Fairy Tales
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A centenary gift edition of the bestselling Swedish folk tales anthology by John Bauer, whose artwork has inspired Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Neil Gaiman.
John Bauer Books
John Bauer approaches writing with an unconventional perspective, rooted in a life of experiences before he turned to words. His work spans a diverse range of genres, from adult contemporary and dark comedy to horror, erotica, and non-fiction. Bauer believes in pre-destination and divine providence, suggesting the conclusions of his narratives are not entirely his own. His writing is marked not only by its varied thematic interests but also by his resilient approach to creation, despite life's challenges.
The Fairy Tale Art of John Bauer
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Born in 1882 John Albert Bauer was a Swedish painter and illustrator. He studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts and in 1904 he illustrated his first book, 'Lappland'. He is best known for his illustrations in early editions of 'Bland tomtar och troll' (Among Gnomes and Trolls), featuring stories of Swedish folklore and fairy tales. Bauer's troll illustrations were of a grotesque style but with a touch of humour, appealing to both children and adults alike. Most of his works are watercolours usually in muted colours over pen and ink line work. This enchanting compilation features 83 of Bauer's best works mostly from various editions of 'Bland tomtar och troll'. This superb collection is certain to delight lovers of fairy tale illustration and also Bauer admirers.
John Bauer Tarot
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
John Bauer (1882-1918) was one of the most appreciated Swedish artists of the early twentieth century. His artwork, contemporary to Pamela Smith's, brought to life a world of sweet and dark myth and folklore, where faerie tales blend with pre-Rafaelite suggestions. These wholly unique cards are defined by their unique combination of warmth and whimsy, bringing the tarot reader into contact with a unique experience of spirit.The companion booklets for most Lo Scarabeo decks are in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
John Bauers Sagovarld
- 207 pages
- 8 hours of reading
John Bauer (882-1918) "skildrar den svenska skogen, så att säga via trollen och de andra figurerna i den folkliga skogsfantasin", skriver Bertil Palmqvist i Arbetet. I denna jubileumsutgåva av Elsa Olenius samling John Bauers sagovärld finns hela John Bauers värld av tomtar och troll, jättar och vallpojkar, riddare och prinsessor. Tillsammans med bilderna presenteras också de ursprungliga sagorna skrivna av författare som Elsa Beskow, Cyrus Granér, Helge Kjellin, Helena Nyblom, Alfred Smedberg, Walter Stenström, Anna Wahlenberg och Harald Östenson.
Troldeskoven
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading