1994 Reynard the Fox

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

In the publisher's original pale cloth binding with red paper boards.

With the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.

This volume is a first edition.

This volume is a richly illustrated children’s book adaptation of the medieval beast-epic centered on Reynard the Fox. Originally a cycle of medieval allegorical fables originating in the 12th century, this tale centers anthropomorphic animals in a satirical portrayal of human society. The cunning fox, Reynard, a popular trickster character in European literature, outwits the other animals in a kingdom presided over by a lion-king.

Alain Vaes, interprets the legendary trickster fox in a visually compelling format suited for a younger audience. With numerous full page colour illustrations, five of which are double-page spread, alongside many in-text illustrations. Collated, complete.

Alain Vaes, having worked as a ballet costume and set designer, brings a unique visual flair to this adaptation of the classic fable, notable for their dramatic and sometimes humorous realism.