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Arguably the most famous and beloved of Oscar Wilde's nine fairy tales, this particular rendition stands apart from the others due to its brilliant illustrations by a a master of comic art. After dying young, the Happy Prince's soul inhabits a beautiful ruby-encrusted statue covered in gold leaf which is perched high above the city. But when he see

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The timing of this book couldn't be better, speaking as it does to what the citizens of a well-off community value, and how they shirk social responsibility. The lesson is plain, yet sensitively and elegantly rendered. --www.AVClub.com Lovingly, beautifully crafted. Arguably the most beautiful graphic album of 2012. My regard for this wonderful book comes from deep within my soul, and I recommend it without hesitation or restraint. -- Comic Buyer's Guide (October 2012) Russell's elegant, glowing, art nouveau-influenced illustration, which recalls both Maxfield Parrish and Arthur Rackham, fits the tale perfectly. A work of adaptation that it's hard to think could be bettered. --www.BooklistOnline.com Russell's elegant, glowing, art nouveau influenced illustration, which recalls both Maxfield Parrish and Arthur Rackham, fits the tale perfectly. A work of adaptation that it's hard to think could be bettered. www.BooklistOnline.com Russell's illustrations slip delicately between the terrific pain the prince sees and the fragile joy the bird helps him deliver. --Teacher Librarian (December 2012) Oscar Wilde's tales are not meant for young children. Dark and mystical, these disturbing gems are sure to appeal to some adolescents, but are worth revisiting throughout life. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. --Library Media Connection (February 2013, STARRED REVIEW) Smartly adapted by master craftsman Russell. Conveyed with great heart. --Miami Herald (July 8, 2012) Russell matches Wilde's literary skills with artistic talent. --Publishers Weekly Skillfully using perspective, angle, and shadow, Russell portrays the emotions and humanity of the Happy Prince while never letting readers forget that he is a statue. A lovely adaptation. --School Library Journal (September 2012) A visual delight, capturing the writer's blend of wit and sentimentality with Russell's usual fine-lined grace. As apt today as it was when Wilde first crafted it in the Victorian Era, The Happy Prince is a lovingly depicted parable of Christian charity that deserves to be revived in this era of celebrated selfishness. --Seattle Post Intelligencer (August 11, 2012) Well worth the wait. As usual, Russell's art is transcendent, transporting the reader to a world where even trash dumps have their own textured, fine-lined beauty. This story of heroic altruism and the gap between rich and poor is of special relevance today, where it's reflected in the Occupy Wall Street movement and presidential politics. --Minneapolis Star Tribune (June 28, 2012)

Oscar Wilde's tales are not meant for young children. Dark and mystical, these disturbing gems are sure to appeal to some adolescents, but are worth revisiting throughout life. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. -- Library Media Connection (February 2013, STARRED REVIEW)

Russell matches Wilde's literary skills with artistic talent. -- Publishers Weekly

Russell's elegant, glowing, art nouveau-influenced illustration, which recalls both Maxfield Parrish and Arthur Rackham, fits the tale perfectly. A work of adaptation that it's hard to think could be bettered. --www.BooklistOnline.com Russell's illustrations slip delicately between the terrific pain the prince sees and the fragile joy the bird helps him deliver. --Teacher Librarian (December 2012) A visual delight, capturing the writer's blend of wit and sentimentality with Russell's usual fine-lined grace. As apt today as it was when Wilde first crafted it in the Victorian Era, The Happy Prince is a lovingly depicted parable of Christian charity that deserves to be revived in this era of celebrated selfishness. --Seattle Post Intelligencer (August 11, 2012) Oscar Wilde's tales are not meant for young children. Dark and mystical, these disturbing gems are sure to appeal to some adolescents, but are worth revisiting throughout life. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. --Library Media Connection (February 2013, STARRED REVIEW) Smartly adapted by master craftsman Russell. Conveyed with great heart. --Miami Herald (July 8, 2012) Russell matches Wilde's literary skills with artistic talent. --Publishers Weekly Skillfully using perspective, angle, and shadow, Russell portrays the emotions and humanity of the Happy Prince while never letting readers forget that he is a statue. A lovely adaptation. --School Library Journal (September 2012) Well worth the wait. As usual, Russell's art is transcendent, transporting the reader to a world where even trash dumps have their own textured, fine-lined beauty. This story of heroic altruism and the gap between rich and poor is of special relevance today, where it's reflected in the Occupy Wall Street movement and presidential politics. --Minneapolis Star Tribune (June 28, 2012)

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Oscar Wilde was a playwright, essayist, and novelist. He was the author of The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray. P. Craig Russell is the author of several comics, and has adapted other fairy tales written by Oscar Wilde, as well as operas composed by Wagner and Mozart. He has won multiple Eisner, Harvey, and Parents' Choice Awards. He lives in Kent, Ohio.

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