The Little Prince

The Visual Encyclopedia

Christophe Quillien

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CERNUNNOS
01 December 2024

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Classic fiction (pre c 1945); Fiction companions

Everything you need to know about Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s globally beloved classic

This is the story of a timeless tale for readers both young and old; it is the chronicle of a philosophical fable that has marked––and changed––the lives of generations of enthusiastic readers; it is the saga of a cult classic, second only to the Bible as the world’s bestselling book!

From its first edition published in the United States in 1943 to its recent adaptation as an animated feature film, discover the incredible success of author Saint-Exupéry’s masterpiece, The Little Prince.

Created in conjunction with some of the story’s greatest connoisseurs, this visual dictionary presents every aspect of The Little Prince: a behind-the-scenes look at the writing of the tale and its publication; the secrets of an unpublished chapter; rare illustrations by the author; photographs of the original manuscript; a guide to all the main characters, settings, and objects, and more . . .

This official album also includes—for the very first time—the numerous tributes paid to this admirable story, including films and animated cartoon series, musicals, graphic novels, and merchandising. This exceptional volume duly celebrates one of the greatest heroes in world cultural heritage: the Little Prince.

By: Christophe Quillien
Imprint: CERNUNNOS
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 251mm, Width: 197mm, Spine: 25mm
ISBN: 9781419778773
ISBN 10: 1419778773
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Christophe Quillien is a pop culture specialist whose writing on comics and other popular mediums has been published on multiple continents. His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Le Monde, Inrockuptibles, Télérama Sortir, and many more, and he is the author of numerous books.