Nutcracker

Hoffmann's classic Christmas fairy tale, immortalised by Tchaikovsky's ballet, is brought to life by the gorgeous contemporary artwork of Finnish illustrator, Sanna Annuka.

On Christmas Eve, Fritz and Marie excitedly await the arrival of Godfather Drosselmeier and the marvellous gifts he brings for them every year. When Marie discovers a curious nutcracker doll among the presents, she suddenly finds herself caught up in an age-old battle before being transported to a magical world of sugar-frosted castles, chocolate kings, and true love.

Sanna Annukka is familiar to many from her collaborations with Marimekko and her artwork for Keane's album, Under the Iron Sea. The Nutcracker is her third book project. This cloth-bound edition combines the charm of Hoffmann's original nineteenth-century tale with the freshness of Sanna Annuka's gorgeous illustrations.

A beautiful gift to give and receive.

Clasicul basm de Craciun al lui Hoffmann, imortalizat de baletul lui Ceaikovski, este adus la viata de superba arta contemporana a ilustratoarei finlandeze, Sanna Annuka. In ajunul Craciunului, Fritz si Marie asteapta cu entuziasm sosirea nasului Drosselmeier si cadourile minunate pe care le aduce pentru fiecare an. Cand Marie descopera o papusa curioasa de spargator de nuci printre cadouri, se trezeste brusc prinsa intr-o batalie veche, inainte de a fi transportata intr-o lume magica a castelelor inghetate de zahar, a regilor de ciocolata si a iubirii adevarate. colaborarile sale cu Marimekko si lucrarile sale de arta pentru albumul lui Keane, Under the Iron Sea.