Peter and the Wolf: A Mechanical Book
by Sergei Prokofiev
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
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PROKOFIEV, Sergei. Peter and the Wolf. A Mechanical Book. Scenes by Barbara Cooney. [NY]: Viking Kestrel [1986]. Oblong 4to; [11]pp. Color pictorial boards which open at center to create a standup, theater-like presentation and closes with a red cloth tie. Color pictorial pop-up illustrations on every page; three having mechanical elements. Upper corners minutely worn, small smudge to title where front flap lies against it, else a fine copy. Signed by the artist, two-time Caldecott Medalist Barbara Cooney, and dated the year of publication.
First edition. A pop-up version of the Russian folk tale, made internationally famous by Prokofiev's brilliant orchestral piece. Barbara Cooney's five charming pop-up scenes, whimsically captured in her delicate watercolors, bring this Russian folk tale to life.
Synopsis
"A Richard Jackson book." "Based upon the original work by Sergei Prokofiev of Peter and the wolf."
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- Bookseller
- Books of Wonder (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1049674
- Title
- Peter and the Wolf
- Author
- Sergei Prokofiev
- Illustrator
- Barbara Cooney
- Format/Binding
- Color pictorial boards which open at center to create a standup, theater-like presentation and closes with a red cloth tie
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Viking Kestrel
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 1986
- Pages
- [11]pp
- Size
- Oblong 4to
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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