A fine copy with the very often missing printed booklet

Krenn, W.

Aschenbrödel. Krenn´s Theater Album 1. [Rare complete copy].

Published 1943
Item ID 75599
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Rom[e], Leipzig, Casa Editrice Mediterranea, 1943. Oblong folio (22.7 x 26.5 cm) and 8vo (20.0 x 14.5 cm).

One of the first and perhaps rarest of Wilhelm Krenn's fine pop-up books depicting European fairy tales, illustrated by the Italian artist Mario Zampini (1905-1963). This one depicting the universally cherished fairy tale of Cinderella. "Noted Italian stage designer, Mario Zampini in collaboration with illustrator Raimondo Centurione, developed this pop-up version of the popular fairy tale of Cinderella. The story is told in the six stage-like scenes as the flat book is unfolded into a 360 carousel third-dimensional form. Zampini, a designer of stage sets and scenery for puppet theaters, also created similarly dramatic carousels including Sleeping Beauty and Ali Baba" (Smithsonian Library website). A well-preserved specimen, with - very unusual - the accompanying text book still present, and, moreover, in a fine, clean, and unmarked state. This booklet adds a narrative and explains how this carousel book should be used optimally. Small abrasion to front board, some light wear, otherwise a fine copy.

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