The Best Stories of Hans Christian Andersen

A selection of the most representative stories of Hans Christian Andersen in a carefully prepared edition which conserves all the spontaneity of the originals and is illustrated by Jordi Vila i Delclòs. The illustrations are both lyrical and realistic and are characterised by their precision and by how faithfully they capture the atmosphere. This is a collection of popular stories that elevates them to the level of universal classics.

Author: Albert Jané
Illustrator: Jordi Vila
Biography: He was born in Barcelona in 1966. He studied drawing at the Escola d'Arts i Oficis, Llotja (The Llotja School of Art and Occupation) as well as music and percussion (he plays the vibraphone in jazz groups). He started work as an illustrator in 1988 and since that time he has illustrated text-books, children's stories and novels for the most prestigious publishers and magazines. He also works in other areas of illustration, working usually with graphic designers, architects, producers and theatre companies. The edition of Trafalgar which he illustrated was voted the best-edited book (2003) and with Paper Diari (Daily Paper) he won the Sant Joan de Deu Prize.

Age: From 6 years

224 pages. Hardcover. 25,3 x 19,2 cm