Synopses & Reviews
In 2000 Harcourt proudly reissued Antoine de Saint-Exupandeacute;ry's masterpiece, The Little Prince, in a sparkling new format. Newly translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Richard Howard, this timeless classic was embraced by critics and readers across the country for its purity and beauty of expression. And Saint-Exupandeacute;ry's beloved artwork was restored and remastered to present his work in its original and vibrant colors.
Now Harcourt is issuing uniform full-color foreign language editions. The restored artwork glows like never before. These affordable and beautiful editions are sure to delight an entire new generation of readers, students, children, and adults for whom Saint-Exupandeacute;ry's story will open the door to a new understanding of life.
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"There is always the question of whether this story is best suited for children or adults, but legions of admirers prove that it sits in the rarified air of literature that works both ways. A worthy tribute that's most worthy of its own share of applause."--
Booklist, starred review
Le Petit Prince Graphic Novel, French Edition and#160; "This life-long artist has chosen a simple layout to focus on the adventures of these two characters who share the dreams of millions of kids. Sfar keeps our childish dreams intact." Ca Se Passe Comme Ca and#160; and#160;and#8220;Always prolific, always generous, always sensitive, Sfar has succeeded in giving life to the aviator and his Petit Prince. Any successful adaptation is a revelation. This is faithful to the text, but the aesthetics of Sfarand#8230;reveal the full dimension of melancholy and contemplation [in the story]. Sfar joins [Saint-Exupeand#180;ry]and#8230; and#8216;a thousand miles from any human habitationand#8217;and#8230; where only children can venture.and#8221; Lire Magazine
and#160; The Little Prince and#160; "A lovely story...which covers a poetic, yearning philosophyand#8212;not the sort of fable that can be tacked down neatly at its four corners but rather reflections on what are real matters of consequence." and#8212;The New York Times Book Review and#160; The Little Prince (1993) and#160; "An edition of Saint-Exupand#233;ry's most famous work -- a gentle fable of love and peace -- contains a thoughtful assessment of the details of its composition...[T]he special allure of the work is still the naively sophisticated, heartwarming tale of the little prince and his small planet." and#8212;Horn Book and#160; The Little Prince (2000 hardcover edition) and#160; and#8220;This new translation into 'modern' English brings a classic tale into sharper focus for today's teens without sacrificing the beauty and simplicity of the author's writing, and the 'restored' artwork has all the charm of the original drawings. What appears to be a simple tale of two lost souls-one, a pilot marooned in the desert next to his ditched plane; the other, a minuscule prince in self-imposed exile from an asteroid so small that he can watch the sunset 44 times a day-reveals itself as something far more complex. What appears to be a fairy tale for children opens like the petals of the Little Prince's flower into a fantasy that has lessons for all of us.and#8221; and#8212;School Library Journal and#160; The Little Prince: Sixtieth-Anniversary Gift Edition and#160; and#8220;Always welcome is that charming visitor from another planet, Antoine de Saint-Exupery's The Little Prince...The fable remains as lyrically haunting as ever.and#8221; and#8212;Publishers Weekly
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Relive the story of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in this fantastic photo-filled book. Battling against Goblins, Wargs and other forces of evil, will Bilbo Baggins and the Company of Dwarves find the strength to help recapture the lost Kingdom of Erebor? With this amazing retelling of the movie, you too can visit Middle-earth.
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Three classic adventure stories, reminders of both the romance and the reality of the pioneer era of aviation: Night Flight; Wind, Sand and Stars; and Flight to Arras. Introduction by Richard Bach. Translated by Lewis Galantière and Stuart Gilbert.
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Sage advice from the collected works of the and#8220;Winged Poetand#8221;, Antoine de Saint-Exupandeacute;ry
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and#147;One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes.and#8221;
For more than sixty years, this insight from The Little Prince has been quoted in more than 130 languages by fans around the world. Now, for the first time, quotations from the collected works and letters of Antoine de Saint-Exupand#233;ry are presented in a charming gift edition. Six chapters--and#147;Happiness,and#8221; and#147;Friendship,and#8221; and#147;Responsibility,and#8221; and#147;Fortitude,and#8221; and#147;Love,and#8221; and and#147;What Is Essentialand#8221;--offer inspirational and thought-provoking words about the subjects held most dear by the author. A perfect gift for graduatesand#151;or for anyone who wants gentle guidance.
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FRENCH EDITION. For over sixty-five years Antoine de Saint-Exupand#233;ry's The Little Prince has captured the hearts and minds of its readers. The whimsical story with a fairy tale touch has sold over 80 million copies in 230 languages. This exciting graphic adaptation features beautiful, new artwork by Joann Sfar. Hand-chosen by Saint-Exupand#233;ry's French publishers for his literary style and sensitivity to the original, Sfar has endeavored to recreate this beloved story, both honoring the original and stretching it to new heights. Aand#160;vibrant, visualand#160;gift for longtime fans and those experiencing the story for the first time.
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The Little Prince, adapted for children and illustrated with the magnificent original images from the film. A book full of tenderness, designed to help youngsters discover the magic of the universal masterpiece by Saint-Exupery.
About the Author
Antoine de Saint-Exupandeacute;ry (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. A year after the publication of The Little Prince, Saint-Exupandeacute;ry disappeared over the Mediterranean while flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron. Best known throughout the world as the author and illustrator of The Little Prince, Saint-Exupandeacute;ry wrote several other books that also have become classics of world literature.
Richard Howard is the author of eleven books of poetry, including Untitled Subjects, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1970, and most recently, Trappings. He is the translator of more than 150 works from the French and lives in New York City.