This is a retelling of the classic Russian legend, the story of a poor musician whose life changes when he plays for the Sea King and his beautiful daughter in their sumptuous undersea palace.
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An absolute feast of a book. Sumptious illustrations and rich text bring for the first time to an English speaking audience, this beautiful Russian folktale. It is the story of Sadko, a poor seafaring merchant-musician who has been asked to play for the Sea King's daughter, Volkhova in his under water palace. Adventure, romance and a heartbreaking decision await Sadko when he goes to the palace to play. The young musician's life and fortunes are about to be changed forever.
Aaron Shephard, a former professional muscian, is the author of numerous retellings of traditional literature. He lives in California.
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Gennady Spirin (illustrateur). This is a retelling of the classic Russian legend, the story of a poor musician whose life changes when he plays for the Sea King and his beautiful daughter in their sumptuous undersea palace. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR004044943
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Vendeur : Chris Fessler, Bookseller, Howell, MI, Etats-Unis
Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : As New. Gennady Spirin (illustrateur). Illustrated Edition. glossy full color illustrated (cover of book and cover of dustwrapper are identical in appearance) hardcover 2º (folio ~9"x12"). large "coffee table" book, international or priority shipping will cost extra. dustwrapper in protective brodart book jacket cover. very fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. erasure spot on front flyleaf (old name?), otherwise contents free of markings. dustwrapper in very fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. would be as new but has erasure spot. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. first edition. first printing (#1 in # line). 32p. glossy pages throughout. every page illustrated in full color. fairy tales. folklore. russian literature. mythology. medieval literature. ~ Long ago in the river port city of Novgorod the Great, there lived a musician named Sadko. Called daily to the feasts of the citys rich merchants Sadko would play his twelve~string gusli to the merry dancing of many a fair maiden. But the maidens were rich and Sadko was poor and not one of them would think of being his. One night, however, his lovely music reaches the ears of the Sea King who has come to the River Volkhoy to visit his daughter Nolkhova. Adventure, romance ~ and a heartbreaking decision ~ await Sadko when he plays at a sumptuous feast at the Sea Kings underwater palace. The young musicians life and fortunes, wll be changed forever The story of the seafaring merchant~musician Sadko is among the best~loved in Russian folklore. Aaron Shepard's elegant retelling is paired with the magnificent watercolours of acclaimed llustrator Gennady Spirin to reveal the magic of this legend for an English~speaking audience. N° de réf. du vendeur 5022601
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Vendeur : SHIMEDIA, Brooklyn, NY, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. Gennady Spirin (illustrateur). Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. N° de réf. du vendeur 0689827431
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