The Little Prince: The Visual Encyclopedia

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of The Little Prince : a behind-the-scenes look at the writing of the tale and its publication; the secrets of an unpublished chapter; rare illustrations by the author; photographs of the original manuscript; a guide to all the main characters, settings, and objects, and more .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.

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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was a French writer, poet, journalist, and pioneering aviator whose works have inspired generations of readers around the world. Best known for The Little Prince, first published in 1943, he combined his love of flight with a deep interest in humanity, imagination, friendship, and the search for meaning. Translated into hundreds of languages and dialects, The Little Prince remains one of the most beloved and widely read books ever published. Saint-Exupéry's original watercolor illustrations have become as iconic as the story itself, helping to secure his place as one of the most influential literary figures of the twentieth century.

Christophe Quillien is a journalist, author, and pop culture specialist whose work has appeared in major publications including Rolling Stone, Le Monde, Les Inrockuptibles, and Télérama. A recognized expert on comics, popular culture, and iconic works of storytelling, he has written numerous books exploring beloved cultural phenomena for readers around the world. He is the author of several official Little Prince companion volumes, including The Little Prince: A Visual Dictionary and The Little Prince: The Visual Encyclopedia.

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This exceptional volume celebrates one of the greatest heroes in world cultural heritage: the Little Prince.

Created in conjunction with some of the story's greatest connoisseurs, this official 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 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.

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.