The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

Two centuries ago, a wonderful Christmas fairy tale about a girl named Marie, her Nutcracker doll, and the treacherous Mouse King was published. For children, The Nutcracker is a story about a handsome prince and a magical land, for adults, it is a coming-of-age story. Over the past two centuries, the colors of Hoffmann's story have not faded at all, and the book you are holding in your hands is the brightest proof of this. Kind and devoted Marie, eccentric godfather Drosselmeyer, valiant Nutcracker, and nasty Mouse King - all of them find a new life, given to them by the talented illustrator Anton Lomaev. The golden flame of Christmas candles and velvety winter twilight, fantastic outfits, swirling snowflakes, cute and gloomy faces, many tiny details that create a mystical and festive atmosphere - these illustrations are captivating, and it is impossible to take your eyes off them. The unique and recognizable style of Anton Lomaev seems to have been created for the great German romantic - the artist's fantasy, intertwined with the author's fantasy, gives birth to a new work, equally close to both children and adults.

Recommended reader age: 5+

Author: Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann
Translation: A. Sokolovsky
Artist: Anton Lomaev
Year of release: 2021
Publisher: Azbuka
Pages: 192
Cover type: Hardcover
ISBN: 978-5-389-12725-8