FAIRY TALES

By Terry Jones, illustrated by Michael Foreman
(1981)

Signed first printing of this collection of original fairy tales by Monty Python's Terry Jones, with fabulous illustrations by Michael Foreman.

Near fine in near fine dust jacket.

THE GUARDIAN identifies Michael Foreman as "one of the best-known British writer-illustrators," in part thanks to his remarkable output: since he began his career in 1961, he has published over 300 books for children and adults. He has earned two Kate Greenaway Medals, and has twice been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

Read more: "Michael Foreman: 50 years of picture books," The Guardian 22 Feb 2010.

London: Pavillion, (1981). 11'' x 7.75''. Original blue boards. Original unclipped (unpriced) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color and black and white. 128 pages. Signed by Foreman to title page. Jacket with mild edgewear. Binding with a touch of bumping to corners. Tight.

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