Paper Engineering
Zahhak: The Legend of the Serpent King – Stunning Pop-up Book
A gorgeous pop-up book, based on a beautifully illustrated edition of the Shahnameh, with feathers and strings and other delights. Includes video review.
Poetry & Plays
Shahnameh: The Stunning Epic of the Persian Kings
A simply stunning edition of the epic poem Shahnameh, filled to bursting with bright pictures that created by artist Hamid Rhamanian using pictures from old manuscripts to create new imagery. Includes video review.
Beautiful Illustrations
Children’s Literature & Fairy Tales
How to find the most beautiful editions of children’s books, including both vintage and contemporary designs, and beautiful illustrations.
Fairy Tales & Folklore
1970s World Folk & Fairy Tales Collection
I’ve added a new page on Muller’s vintage World Fairy Tale Collections, with lovely tales from countries all around the world.