Monday, January 24, 2011

Hansel and Gretel

I found a few different examples of Hansel and Gretel illustrations, and I just wanted to share them because they are so sweet.
First, we have this illustration from "Favorite Bedtime Stories" illustrated by Miss Elliott, from 1943:
Eloise Wilkin's illustrations in this Little Golden Book:

And another Little Golden Book, this one also from 1943, and illustrated by Erika Weihs:
Look at the cute little house, and the smiling sun on the title page!
I love it.
(Finding these has given me an idea: How about a Tim Burton version of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's original story - you know, a live-action fantasy type of thing like Alice In Wonderland? Although it doubtless would not be a saccharine-sweetened version of the story like those in these vintage books, it sounds like a good idea to me!)
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5 comments:

  1. Tina DawnJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I'm up for a Tim Burton version. Very cute, love the costumes, and I always like the smiling suns. Love T

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  2. jamie@midcenturymaniaJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    That would make a terrific movie. It scared the heck out of me when I was little. That didn't stop me from reading it over and over.

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  3. yosemite faithJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    i think thats a great idea heidi.

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  4. Twyla and LindseyJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Oh yes! Starring Johnny Depp of course! Twyla

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  5. farmladyJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I'm sure that Tim Burton's version of Hansel and Gretel would be very bizarre and scary. The book was scary enough when I was little.
    It would make a great, serious, horror movie with real people in it though.

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