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Giselle
Hardcover
General Juvenile FictionPerforming ArtsScience & Nature
Publisher Price: $26.00
ISBN13: 9781849769488
Publisher: Tate Publishing(UK)
Published: Oct 7 2025
Pages: 44
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.40 Width: 11.60 Depth: 12.80
Language: English
Inspired by the ballet of the same name, this spectacular gift book uniquely tells the age-old tale of romance and betrayal
The haunting and beloved ballet Giselle is brought vividly to life in this exquisitely crafted picture book by celebrated French illustrator Charlotte Gastaut. Using intricate die-cut pages, layered translucencies, and rich, atmospheric artwork, Gastaut transforms the classic romantic ballet into a living, breathing visual experience that feels as fluid and immersive as dance itself.
With each page turn, readers uncover new hidden details--floating curtains, drifting petals, delicate shadows--thanks to Gastaut's signature paper-cut techniques. The physical act of reading becomes part of the choreography, as images transform and scenes reveal themselves in layers, echoing the ballet's movement and magic. Critics have praised the book as a stunning, timeless marriage of story and craft, while readers celebrate its dreamlike beauty and its ability to introduce young audiences to the depth and drama of Giselle.
Perfect for ballet lovers, art enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to stories of love, loss, and redemption, Giselle is both a captivating introduction to a classic tale and a collectible art object in its own right. Ideal for children ages 6-9, yet enchanting for all ages, this luminous interpretation invites readers to step into a world where movement becomes storytelling and every page feels like part of the dance.
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