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This is the first folio society edition, first printing. The wind in the willows is a book for those who keep the spirit of youth alive in them. The folio society wind in the willows the whole book. One of the central classics of childrens fiction, was grahames fourth book it began life as a. Wind in the willows by kenneth grahame folio society ed. With its subtle blend of anthropomorphism and verybritish humor, the book. The wind in the willows by grahame, kenneth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Sneaky toad easy reader classics by laura driscoll. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame, folio society abebooks passion for books. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This video focus on the illustrations, but i have another video, about another edition. This edition is illustrated with the fullcolor art of nancy barnhart, reprinted from the books. A limited edition of alice in wonderland, illustrated by charles van sandwyk, was p ublished by the folio society to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first edition. Read the wind in the willows, free online version of the book by kenneth grahame, on. A new edition of a book first published in 1908 by methuen, adding a new introduction by alan bennett. Bookcravings is a channel for book collectors and anyone interested in amazing. The wind in the willows was the last work illustrated by arthur rackham. This book comprises the second half of kenneth grahames classic work for children, the wind in the willows, first published in 1908. Fans of ingpen know his work on such books as treasure island. The wind in the willows folio society bookcravings youtube.

Folio society the wind in the willows community bookstore. This video focus on the illustrations, but i have another video, about another edition everymans library if. The wind in the willows 1995 animated film by dave unwin. We all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many good quality used books. Tales from the wind in the willows young puffin books by margaret gordon. The folio society wind in the willows the whole book experience. Kids may be more familiar with tv and film versions based on the original book. Quarter vellum binding blocked in 22carat gold with vellum tips and paper sides blocked in three metallic foils. Folio society the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame near mint. Like all these books, the wind in the willows grew in the writing and ended up as something quite different from, and something much more complex than, a bedtime story. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame librarything. The wind in the willows folio society bookcravings. The wind in the willows love books, love folio the. The book with his illustrations was issued posthumously in a limited edition by the folio society with 16 colour.

The wind in the willows isnt really a childrens book. An illustrated classic hardcover illustrated, august 1, 2017 by kenneth grahame author. Get the best deals on wind in the willows when you shop the largest online selection at. Im not sure how many times i read the wind in the willows as a kid but im certain that my childhood reading contributes to the whole book. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame, folio society. If you ask me, this is the most beautiful copy of the wind in the willows ive seen. Wind in the willows folio society edition grahame, kenneth introduction by alan bennett. The wind in the willows love books, love folio the folio society. Kenneth grahames the wind in the willows consists of 12 parts for ease of reading. The book is in immaculate condition, beautifully bound in charles guyon silk. The wind in the willows, book of linked animal tales by british writer kenneth grahame that began as a series of bedtime stories for his son and was published in 1908. Among the 150 and more editions in english of the wind in the willows published in the past century, this 2005 folio society publication is the first to be based upon. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame is a childrens story that lives in the hearts and minds of its readers well into adulthood.

Folio society wind in the willows limited centenary edition. The folio society produces beautifully crafted collectors editions of the worlds greatest books, each with unique illustrations or specially researched photographs throughout. Buy the wind in the willows book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. The wind in the willows the folio society edition hardcover import, 1995 by grahame kenneth author. The folio society wind in the willows posted on october 18, 2011 by j. I have read several different editions of wind in the willows to my children. The wind in the willows 1983 animated tv movie by chris taylor.

The vocabulary is decidedly not dick and jane, and a reader with a. See more ideas about illustration, childrens book illustration and. This is one of my top 5 favourite folio society editions it is absolutely gorgeous, i love it so much and i. With robert ingpens illustrated edition, the wind in the willows is now given a beautiful makeover. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame the folio. Book the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame purnell hardback. Read the wind in the willows online, free books by kenneth. Upon opening up this beautifully illustrated edition of the wind in the willows, the smell of the paper, the faces of my friends toad, badger, ratty, and mole transported me back to the bright pink bedroom of my childhood. Quarter vellum binding blocked in 22carat gold with vellum tips and paper sides.

The wind in the willows, kenneth grahame the wind in the willows is a childrens novel by scottish novelist kenneth grahame, first published in 1908. Profusely illustrated and carefully abridged by illustrator. But whereas alices adventures is a childrens book that can be read by adults, the wind in the willows is an adults book. Folio society cherished tales limited editions series. More than a century after kenneth grahame first imagined his tale as bedtime stories to tell his son, the wind in the willows remains one of the bestloved classics of childrens literature.

The illustrated wind in the willows by grahame, kenneth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Each one is gloriously beautiful, but i do adore ingpens color and his detail. Davis im not sure how many times i read the wind in the willows as a kid but im certain that my childhood reading contributes to the whole book experience that is the folio. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame free ebook.

Although classed as childrens literature, the wind in the willows holds a gentle fascination for adults too. A very tight fine copy in a very good slipcase with a one inch split along a bottom edge. Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. I read this story 20 or so times as a child, but had not revisited it as an adult. The wind in the willows the folio society edition hardcover import, 1995 by grahame kenneth author 4. Parents need to know that the beautifully written, richly inventive adventures chronicled in kenneth grahames the wind in the willows are best for children with patience. The wind in the willows, folio society abebooks passion for books. The wind in the willows kenneth grahame in antiquarian and. Charles van sandwyks wonderful illustrations breathe new life into the muchloved heroes of kenneth. Van sandwyk has produced illustrations for the folio editions of the blue fairy book, the wind in the willows and how to see fairies which he both wrote and illustrated. Discover a beautiful folio edition of the childrens classic.

Like the other books for children selected for this series notably alices adventures in wonderland and kim the wind in the willows deserves recognition as a novel. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Wind in the willows by kenneth grahame and illustrated by charles van sandwyk i had never read the classic wind in the willows before now, can you believe it. The wind in the willows kenneth grahame illustrated by charles van. The wind in the willows, first edition, folio society. An original watercolour by van sandwyk has been tipped in onto the front fly leaf with a gold gilt leaf decorative border drawn directly onto the page.