Through a combination of nostalgia and new printing technologies, picture book publishing in America became a popular enterprise between the wars. Suspended Animation analyzes the phenomenon of American picture books and what their imaginative form and content reveal about the modern nation. In this insightful and nuanced work, Nathalie op de Beeck argues that pictorial literature intended for young readers presents a paradox. Children's picture books are at once fairy tales that uphold middle-class traditions and modern commodities that teach children about their changing world. With engaging color and black-and-white illustrations from influential texts, op de Beeck shows how these word-and-picture sequences provide deceptively simple stories within the specific historical and cultural... Less

Through a combination of nostalgia and new printing technologies, picture book publishing in America became a popular enterprise between the wars. Suspended Animation analyzes the phenomenon of American picture books and what their imaginative form and content reveal about the modern nation. In this insightful and nuanced work, Nathalie op de Beeck argues that pictorial literature intended for young readers presents a paradox. Children's picture books are at once fairy tales that uphold middle-class traditions and modern commodities that teach children about their changing world. With engaging color and black-and-white illustrations from influential texts, op de Beeck shows how these word-and-picture sequences provide deceptively simple stories within the specific historical and cultural... Less

This is for 5 sets of NEW Battery LED 10 BLUE LIGHTS per set-Rice/fairy lights with CLEAR Cords. This beautiful set of 10--each Light is 3/16" across- tiny BLUE LED lights are specially designed for using in places that have no power supply. Also beautiful for weddings and other romantic settings. Requires 2 AA batteries (Not Supplied) Battery pack has on/off switch. Length of cord is 3' Long. Lights are 3 1/2" apart. Battery Box is 3/4" x 1 1/2"x 2 5/8" and holds two AA batteries. Remember the better the batteries the longer the lights will stay lit-Up to 100+ hours. Last up to ten times longer than standard fairy lights Are very bright colored lights - (3 x times brighter than standard bulbs). Use about 90% less power than standard fairy lights. Screws to close box included but may... Less

Though Grimm's Fairy Tales was published about 200 years ago, the revered collection of folk stories remains one of the most iconic pieces of children's literature and has had significant influence in modern pop culture. This work examines the many ways that recent films have employed archetypal images, themes, symbols, and structural elements that originated in the most well-known Grimm fairy tales. The author draws similarities between the cannibalistic symbolism of the Grimm brothers' Little Red Cap and the 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs and reveals Faustian parallels between Rumpelstiltskin and the 1968 film Rosemary's Baby. Each of eight chapters reveals a similar pairing, and film stills and illustrations are featured throughout the work.

Tom Thumb's bride Lavinia was just 32 inches tall. Their marriage at Grace Church in New York City was promoted as "the Fairy Wedding." Photographer: Mathew Brady. Courtesy of Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation.

The Swan (1956) Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on CDThe Swan (1956) was a romantic fairy tale set in early 20th century Europe, based on a play by Ferenc Molnar. Grace Kelly starred as a young princess whose desperate mother hopes to betroth her to the crown prince, Alec Guinness. However, Guinness's visit leads to a romantic triangle with the third leg being the palace tutor, Louis Jourdan—a commoner. What starts as a comedy of manners becomes a bittersweet romance and ultimately the coming-of-age story of Alexandra—who accepts her role in society as a rarified "swan." The Swan was Grace Kelly's penultimate film role, which eerily foreshadowed her own destiny as Princess Grace of Monaco. The film features fine performances, gorgeous architecture (including location footage... Less

Catch A Falling Star Flat Porcelain Lithophane Nightlight , Our most popular Lithophane product is the plug-in night light. First invented in France in 1827, a Lithophane is a porcelain engraving that virtually comes alive when illuminated from behind! The image is created by a panel of different thicknesses of translucent, kiln-fired porcelain. A breathtakingly detailed picture in warm sepia tones emerge when lit. The small shadow in our pictures is due to photographic light and is not visible in your home. These illuminated artworks are so detailed, that they will amaze you for years to come. Our Night Lights are the perfect gift, reasonably priced and nicely gift boxed.They include history and care literature. Our exclusive clip mounting allows our Night Lights to be plugged into any... Less

FAIRY DUST is a scent that is a blend of blend of sparkling prosecco accord, pink peony, orange blossom, spring gardenia, water lily, peach nectar, sueded patchouli, cashmere musk and vanilla cream. This scent was released by PARIS HILTON in 2008. This gift set is themed off of blue and golden colors and features a picture of Paris herself dressed as a fairy and contains one 3.4oz bottle of perfume, one 3.0oz bottle of body lotion and one 3.0oz shower gel. This gift set is great for any occasion.

Create a custom ornament for your child or grandchild! Makes a great gift and memorable keepsake! Fairies are a type of mythological or legendary creatures that are sometimes referred to as sprites. This fairy has ragged wings and a naughty look that makes the perfect accent to 'Fairytale Princess' t-shirts, 'I believe' designs, and other sexy, yet sweet designs. Imagine how special it would be to receive a customized porcelain ornament with a personal saying, favorite artwork or even a photo of a loved one on it. Whether celebrating a special event or holiday, our porcelain ornaments make truly special gifts that will be remembered for years to come. All of our items are completely customizable. You can pick your own product, size, and color. You can choose from our art, or upload your... Less

Without the details there could be no larger picture. May Gibbs became one of Australia's most well-known and loved illustrators. Her gumnut babies have been adored by generations of children. For the first time her early life and artistic career are explored in detail. She traveled to England in a quest to develop as an artist and became an early supporter of the suffragettes. Her early paintings of wildflowers led her to discover the limitations of being a woman artist and she discovered that working hard to develop a sustaining commercial career in art was not going to be easy. One of the few women to become a commercial success, she did so by turning to fantasy and children's illustration. This is a fascinating illustrated biography of a talented artist, complete with beautiful... Less