Opening The Box of Delights: A stunning visual celebration of John Masefield's Christmas classic
Dr Philip W. Errington
(Author)
Available
Description
John Masefield's fantasy novel The Box of Delights is an enduring Christmas classic. It has a unique place in children's literature and continues to inspire and engage modern readers with its timeless adventure of ancient magic, good vanquishing evil, and Christmas miracles. For many, watching the 1984 BBC TV adaptation is a Christmas tradition and 'The Box of Delights Appreciation Society' has over 2,000 members on Facebook! This visual celebration of The Box of Delights is written by a world expert on the text and showcases fascinating illustrations, photographs, letters, manuscripts and designs from Masefield's life and across all of the story's many manifestations - through the different editions of the book (whose illustrators included Quentin Blake), and adaptations on television, radio and stage. With a foreword by award-winning children's author Piers Torday.Product Details
Price
£20.00
£18.60
Publisher
Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd
Publish Date
26 March 2020
Language
English
Type
Hardback
EAN/UPC
9780232534870
BIC Categories:
Earn by promoting books
Earn money by sharing your favourite books through our Affiliate programme.