This is the illustrated anthology featuring 27 of the best-loved Grimm’s Fairy Tales in a vibrant and meticulous new translation commissioned expressly for this publication. German academics and authors Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were among the best-known collectors of folklore and these stories were translated from their seventh and final edition of Kinder- und Hausmärchen (Children's and Household Tales) published in 1857. The book includes timeless tales such as Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Sleeping Beauty" and Snow White, each accompanied by exquisite vintage illustrations from legendary artists of the last 200 years. With a brief history of the tale at the beginning of each story, and extended artists’ biographies in the back of the book. Hardbound with ribbon bookmarks. 320 pages. For readers age 6 and up. 8" H x 10" W. (3 1/4 lbs.)