Books for Children and Grownups.

Please note: Though we try to have these wonderful books on hand at all times,
specialty books (especially published in Russia) seem to always be in short suppy. We apologize beforehand for any inconvenience.




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Russian Fairy Tales.
Illustrations by Ivan Bilibin.

The Tale of Frog Tsarevna (Frog Princess), Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka, The White Duck, Vasilisa the Beautiful, The Tale of Ivan-Tsarevich, The Firebird and Grey Wolf, Maria Morevna, and The Tale of the Feather of Finist, The Bright Falcon.
Perenially popular versions of classic Russian fairty tales with pictures by turn-of-the-century illustrator and stage designer Ivan Bilibin. He produced these gorgeous pictures while in his late 20's. Among his other achievements were participating in Mir Iskusstva and contributing to the Ballets Russes. Pictorial boards, hardcover, 72 pages. Russia (Moscow): Literatura Press, 2000. $18.95.


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The Little Humpbacked Horse.
Adapted by Elizabeth Winthrop and illustrated by Alexander Koshkin.

A heartwarming tale which explores the nature of true wisdom and friendship. The little magic horse helps peasant boy Ivan throughout their many wonderful adventures together. Ultimately the little horse helps him to win the hand of the beautiful princess in marriage. This classic Russian fairy tale was a great favorite of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia, who read it to his children before bedtime. A lyrical story of kindness, faith and wonder. Clarion Books, 1997. Hardcover, 24 pages. Published at $14.95. Special $9.95
Alexei and Rasputin.
Greer Firestone.


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Russian Fairy Tales: Palekh Painting.
Alexei Orleansky.

19 of the best-known and most beloved Russian fairy tales. Contains The Turnip, The Frog Princess, Masha and the Bear, Ivan Tsarevich and the Grey Wolf, Kolobok, The Flying Ship, Morozko, The Swan Geese, Sivka-Burka and many more. Illustrated in full iridescent color with detailed paintings by Alexei Orleansky, a merited artist from the Palekh school. Published in St. Petersburg, 2000. Black pictorial hardcover, 96 pages. Out of stock.


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Russian Fairy Tales.
Illustrations by Ivan Bilibin.

#1. The Frog Princess. #2. Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka/The White Duck. #3. Vassilisa the Beautiful. #4. The Tale of Tsarevich Ivan, The Fire-Bird and Grey Wolf. #5. Marya Morevna. #6. Fenist the Falcon.
Perenially popular versions of classic Russian fairty tales with pictures by turn-of-the-century illustrator and stage designer Ivan Bilibin. He produced these gorgeous pictures while in his late 20's. Among his other achievements were participating in Mir Iskusstva and contributing to the Ballets Russes. Deluxe large (9x12) format softcovers, 12 full color pages. A large explanatory index card from the publisher accompanies each book. Published in 1995 in Russia. Out of stock.


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Pushkin: Tales.
Illustrations by I. Bilibin.

Side by side, dual language edition of three of Alexander Pushkin's most popular tales. Enhanced with classic color illustrations by Ivan Bilibin. Tale of Tsar Saltan, Tale of the Fisherman and the Goldfish, and Tale of the Golden Cockerel. Detailed biography of the artist. Published in Tver (Russia), 2007. Hardcover, 60 pages. Out of stock.


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Traditional Russian Fairy Tales.
As reflected in the lacquer miniatures of Palekh, Feoskino and Kholui.
Alexei Orleansky.

Another simply stunning book with 20 classic Russian fairy tales: Ivan-Tsarevich and the Grey Wolf, At the Pike's Behest, Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka, Morozko, The King of the Sea and Vasilisa the Wise, The Swan-Geese, Nikita the Tanner, The Peasant and the Bear, The Frog Princess, Masha and the Bear, The Speckled Hen, The Cockerel with the Golden Crest, Yelena the Wise, Ivashko and Baba-Yaga, Vasilisa the Beautiful, Snegurochka, Khavroshechka, Finist the Bright Falcon, Sivka- Burka, The Fire-Bird and Princess Vasilisa. Full color illustrations combine with the wealth of stories to make this a must-have for all interested in Russian folklore. Russia (St. Petersburg): Yarki Gorod, 2006. Black pictorial hardcover, 110 pages. $45. 1 copy only.




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Pushkin's Fairy Tales: Palekh Painting.
Alexander Pushkin and Palekh Artists.

Deluxe treatment of 6 of Alexander Pushkin's famous tales: Ruslan and Ludmila, Tale of Tsar Saltan, The Golden Cock, Tale of the Pope and of His Work-Man Balda, Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Chamhpions (sic) and Tale of the Fisherman and the Little Fish. Full color illustrations by 70 of Palekh's acclaimed master painters, many of which are miniatures. A glorious tribute to the father of the Russian language, Alexander Pushkin. Published in St. Petersburg, 2007. Black pictorial boards hardcover, full color endpapers and back cover. 128 pages. $40. 1 only.
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