Tuesday, June 30, 2009

The Snow Queen


This October Andersen Press are publishing a new edition of my version of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen.
It was originally published in 1993, so I think it was overdue for a re-vamp.
Andersen have completely redesigned the book and I have digitally reworked the image of the Snow Queen on her throne for the new cover.
I had always wanted this to be the cover image, so many thanks to Klaus, Beccy and everyone at Andersen for making a little dream of mine come true.
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7 comments:

  1. Lisa HuntJuly 5, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    This cover is gorgeous! I can't wait to get the book when it comes out.

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  2. PJ LynchJuly 26, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    Thanks so much Lisa
    PJ

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  3. UnknownDecember 23, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    "The Snow Queen" is my mom's favorite christmas book but our original copy was ruined in a flood. One of the major reasons she likes this book is for the illustrations, which are gorgeous! I've been trying to find a copy with your artwork for years but can't seem to find the original copy.

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  4. UnnaNovember 28, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I remember looking at the pictures of this book as a small child. The picture when the devils trick a man into believing he's old and ugly by showing him a faulty image in the mirror was the one that captured me. Sorta reminded me of the shriveled fingertips you get after a long while in the bath.

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  5. PJ LynchNovember 29, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    many thanks Tess and Unna, I am delighted you like my Snow Queen.
    I'm sure you can get it on Amazon or eBay
    Regards
    PJ

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  6. Sophia S ByrneNovember 30, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Oh my, a few minutes ago I found my childhood copy of Favorite Fairy Tales! The illustrations were so mesmerizing, I have never forgotten your painting of Rapunzel leaning over her husband.

    They were so beautiful, I just felt compelled to see if you were on the internet, and take a look at some of your other work.

    That's how I find myself here, and just about to visit amazon to see if I can get a copy of The Snow Queen.

    I've never forgotten those images in Favorite Fairy Tales, and I doubt I ever will. I am going to look forward to perusing them for hours when i'm old! There is just something so magical about them- about all of your work!

    Thank you,

    Sophia x

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  7. PJDecember 1, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Many thanks Sophia
    I had just finished reading a story from Favorite Fairy Tales to my kids when I saw your message.
    So glad you liked it when you were younger. And that you liked that particular picture too.
    All the best
    PJ

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