Beauty and the Beast, the (Minalima Edition) - by Gabrielle-Suzanna Barbot de Villenueve (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Lavishly illustrated with interactive elements"--Cover.

Book Synopsis

A beautiful and unique gift edition--for adults and kids alike--of The Beauty and the Beast, reimagined by award-winning design studio MinaLima.

MinaLima, the design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise and the creators of the illustrated Jungle Book and Peter Pan, reimagine the beloved French fairy tale The Beauty and the Beast in this deluxe unabridged edition illustrated with stunning full-color artwork and nine 3-D interactive features--published to coincide with the release of the Disney live-action musical film starring Emma Watson, Ian McKellen, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, and Emma Thompson.

Generations of readers have been bewitched by the epic love story of a beautiful young girl imprisoned in the magical castle of a monstrous beast. Now, the classic fairy tale is brought to life in this spectacular illustrated edition as originally envisioned by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in 1740.

The Beauty and the Beast is packed with specially commissioned, full-color artwork and nine exclusive interactive features, including:

a fold-out map of the rich French city where the Merchant (Beauty's father) and his family reside;a fold out that reveals the interior of the Beast's enchanted palace;a series of flaps (similar to an Advent calendar) that open to reveal different entertainments; available to Beauty in the Beast's palace;a dial of the ring Beauty turns on her finger to return to the Beast.

This unique gift edition takes readers on a captivating journey through a mystical land filled with enchanting inhabitants. MiniLima's imaginative artwork, exquisite detail, and engaging design recreate this timeless romantic adventure as never before in a lush unabridged gift edition sure to be cherished for years to come.

Review Quotes

"What a glorious journey . . . This collectible edition is filled with stunning illustrations of stories that continue to be cherished by readers of all ages. Forget the flowers, chuck the chocolates. The Beauty and the Beast is a scrumptious wonder." - Entertainment Report
The classic fairytale about a monstrous looking prince and the young maiden who falls in love with him is lavishly retold--just ahead of Disney's new live-action movie remake with Emma Watson and Dan Stevens, coming in March--in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Harper Design), printed on imitation cloth with full-color artwork and filled with interactive, 3-D features, including fold-outs, maps, flaps, dials and other doodads and goodies. - Parade.com
"This unique gift edition takes readers on a captivating journey through a mystical land filled with enchanting inhabitants. MinaLima's imaginative artwork, exquisite detail, and engaging design recreate this timeless romantic adventure as never before." - Tor.com
"We got a chance to take a look inside, and trust us - you won't be disappointed . . . Just the chapter illustrations alone are swoon-worthy." - MuggleNet
"Lavishly retold." - Parade.com
"Now, the classic fairy tale is brought to life in this spectacular illustrated edition as originally envisioned by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in 1740." - Tor.com