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The Nutcracker

ETA Hoffmann author Sanna Annukka Ltd illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cornerstone

Published:2nd Nov '17

Should be back in stock very soon

The Nutcracker cover

The most beautiful edition of the classic Christmas fairytale, cloth-bound and gorgeously illustrated in Sanna Annukka's distinctive style.

Hoffmann's classic Christmas fairy tale, immortalised by Tchaikovsky's ballet, is brought to life by the gorgeous contemporary artwork of Finnish illustrator, Sanna Annuka.

Hoffmann's classic Christmas fairy tale, immortalised by Tchaikovsky's ballet, is brought to life by the gorgeous contemporary artwork of Finnish illustrator, Sanna Annuka.

On Christmas Eve, Fritz and Marie excitedly await the arrival of Godfather Drosselmeier and the marvellous gifts he brings for them every year. When Marie discovers a curious nutcracker doll among the presents, she suddenly finds herself caught up in an age-old battle before being transported to a magical world of sugar-frosted castles, chocolate kings, and true love.

Sanna Annukka is familiar to many from her collaborations with Marimekko and her artwork for Keane's album, Under the Iron Sea. The Nutcracker is her third book project. This cloth-bound edition combines the charm of Hoffmann's original nineteenth-century tale with the freshness of Sanna Annuka's gorgeous illustrations.

A beautiful gift to give and receive.

ISBN: 9781786330635

Dimensions: 232mm x 127mm x 17mm

Weight: 338g

96 pages