The Nutcracker Suite, Walt Disney — 1st Edition

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The Nutcracker Suite, Walt Disney — 1st Edition

Name: The Nutcracker Suite, Walt Disney — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5991
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Publication: London and Glasgow, Collins, 1940.

Formatting: 4to.

Condition Report: Good. The volume maintains its overall structural integrity and remains firmly bound, though the exterior boards show noticeable signs of historical use and rubbing. The paper-covered boards are heavily scuffed and marked, with significant bumping, rubbing, and edge wear that has resulted in exposure of the underlying boards at the extremities, illustrating decades of shelf-wear. There is noticeable surface paper loss and sticker residue to the front board's bottom-left corner, alongside minor fraying at the head and tail of the cloth spine, yet the spine itself remains robust and fully attached. Internally, the pages and the vibrant illustrations remain largely clean, tidy, and securely hinged, justifying this solid, authentic grade.

Catalogue Note: This early British edition of The Nutcracker Suite was published by Collins in London and Glasgow. It features Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky's timeless score, an introduction by the legendary conductor Leopold Stokowski, and special piano arrangements freely transcribed by Frederick Stark.

The volume is richly illustrated with both colour and monochrome artwork inspired by the film's imaginative sequences, capturing the ethereal fairies, flora, and fauna that defined the 'Nutcracker' segment of the movie. Notably, this edition was issued in a large quarto format with cloth-backed illustrated boards.

Copies of this wartime-era UK publication are increasingly scarce on the open market, particularly those that have survived without extensive internal damage. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the cross-pollination of classical music and early Disney animation.

Adapted directly from the critically acclaimed cinematic masterpiece Fantasia, this delightful volume brings the enchanting 'Nutcracker Suite' segment to the printed page. Weaving together Tchaikovsky’s timeless music with Walt Disney's visionary illustrations, the book features special piano arrangements and a dedicated foreword by Leopold Stokowski. From dancing flora to delicate dewdrops, this immersive piece captures the magic of a watershed moment in animation history, offering a visual and musical feast for Disney enthusiasts and classical music lovers alike.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Walt Disney; Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky; Leopold Stokowski; Frederick Stark

Book Publisher: Collins

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Children's

Genre: Music

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1940

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Walt Disney Studios

Book Series: Fantasia

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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