The english struwwelpeter, page 1 digital collections. Struwwelpeter slovenly peter is an illustrated collection of humorous childrens poems describing ludicrous and usually violent punishments for naughty behavior. Struwwelpeter, first published in germany in 1844, contained ten cautionary tales for children, each one with a clear moral and overly exaggerated consequences for misbehavior. New york struwwelpeter merry stories and funny pictures when the children have been good, that is, be it understood, good at mealtimes, good at play, good all night and good all day they shall have the pretty things merry christmas always brings. Goodreads members who liked silent spring also liked. The story of struwwelpeter is just over 150 years old and tells of a young lad whose name when translated into english is slovenly peter. It comprises ten illustrated and rhymed stories, mostly about children. Sanya glisic made these creepy illustrations for an old german book from 1844 called struwwelpeter. Childrens stories, german translations into english subject. Sanya glisic contributor of the graphic canon, vol. Hoffmann, a frankfurt physician, wanted to buy a picture book for his son for christmas. Tales of morality from a german psychiatrist gapers block. But mind now, conrad, what i say, dont suck your thumb while im away. Alois carigiet 19021985 was a swiss illustrator, designer, and painter.
The most notoriously upsetting childrens book is definitely struwwelpeter, the german collection of cautionary tales. Focus on international illustrated books and surrealism. Struwwelpeter is a series of cautionary tales set to rhyme, for which hoffmann provided his own illustrations. Most of the stories tell the tale of a childs misbehavior and the grizzly end they will meet if they do not change their ways.
Widely acknowledged as one of the most popular and influential childrens books ever written, struwwelpeter pr shtruvelpeter has been translated into at least thirty languages, and is widely popular among generations of readers for whom it held a terrible fascination as a child. Chicago turabian author date citation style guide kick, russell. Chicago printmakers collaborative hosts first competition. While many programs scheduled through the end of may are cancelled or postponed, others will proceed virtually. Feb 07, 2011 so he wrote his own struwwelpeter which became very popular. Sanya glisic is best known for her silkscreens illustrations and poster design, including the zodiacsideshow collection based on the 12 astrological signs. When chicago printmaker sanya glisic discovered the books english translation titled struwwelpeter, or sometimes shockheaded peter, she set out to lend new illustrations to hoffmanns grim. Works edgar allan poe illustrations by maxon crumb the telltale heart, the raven, the pit and the pendulum, the bells, the masque of the. Poe spread illustration by gris grimly the raven edgar allan poe artadaptation by yien yip. Glisics book is a handbound piece of art containing 36 pages of full color screen prints.
The classic literary canon of western civilization meets the comics artists, illustrators, and other artists who have remade reading in the last years of the twentieth century and the first decade of. Today he is best remembered for what is perhaps the most infamous educational childrens poetry collection of all time. Most of the stories tell the tale of a childs misbehavior and the grizzly end they will meet if. Sanya glisic is the author of the graphic canon, vol. From kubla khan to the bronte sisters to the picture of dorian gray. And now, chicago printmaker sanya glisic has given the book some new illustrations. Images from sanya glisics insanelygreat hand screen printed edition of struwwelpeter struwwelpeter, first published in germany in 1844, contains ten cautionary tales for children, each one with a clear moral and overly exaggerated consequences for misbehavior. Glisics book is a handbound piece of art containing 36 pages of full color screen prints utilizing an astonishing array of overlays and halftones. One day, mamma said, conrad dear, i must go out and leave you here. First published in 1845, struwwelpeter variously translated as slovenly or shockheaded peter has become widely recognized as one of the. Pretty stories and funny pictures for little children. Images from sanya glisic s insanelygreat hand screen printed edition of struwwelpeter struwwelpeter, first published in germany in 1844, contains ten cautionary tales for children, each one with a clear moral and overly exaggerated consequences for misbehavior. First published in 1845, struwwelpeter variously translated as slovenly or shockheaded peter has become widely recognized as one of the most popular and influential childrens books ever written.
Glisic s book is a handbound piece of art containing 36 pages of full color screen prints utilizing an astonishing array of overlays and halftones. So he wrote his own struwwelpeter which became very popular. Her stunning production is an edition that begs for a publisher and wider distribution. Heinrich hoffmann was a 19th century german psychiatrist who published poems and novels in his spare time. Struwwelpeter is a collection of childrens poetry meant to serve as instructions for lifes lessons. Find books like silent spring from the worlds largest community of readers. Most recently, sanya glisic has finished the 2010 residency program. The arena chess series original drawings ink on paper 9 in x 12 in. Oct 20, 2011 illustrated, hand screen printed and handbound books fullcloth hand printed cover. Illustrated, hand screen printed and handbound books fullcloth hand printed cover. The book is a huge collection of very clear cut stories illustrations from a new edition of one of my favorite fables, struwwelpeter. Sanya glisic, an artistillustrator worked on the project to create a new version of the book dammit, okay ill just copy and paste this for a better explanation. Full of stories about what happens to bad little girls and boys, struwwelpeter has been translated into many languages and adapted for stage and screen.
Thurs, feb 10th sanya glisic presents her new version of struwwelpeter struwwelpeter, first published in germany in 1844, contains ten cautionary tales for children, each one with a clear moral and overly exaggerated consequences for misbehavior. Jun 02, 2012 the most notoriously upsetting childrens book is definitely struwwelpeter, the german collection of cautionary tales. Sanya glisic presents her new version of struwwelpeter. Struwwelpeter variously translated as slovenly or shockheaded peter has become widely recognized as one of the most popular and influential childrens books ever written. The original 1845 version by heinrich hoffman is horrifying enough, but we. Each has a clear moral that demonstrates the disastrous consequences of misbehavior in an exaggerated way. Struwwelpeter in english translation dover childrens.
Artist and illustrator sanya glisic created a new version with whimsical and playful illustrations that capture the dark, often morbid sensibilities of the tales. Sanya glisic presents her new version of struwwelpeter here. The english struwwelpeter, page 1 due to the ongoing impact of covid19, all free library locations will remain closed to the public until safety concerns have subsided. Struwwelpeter in english translation dover childrens classics ebook. All credit goes to my germanspeaking mom, although im not sure if she shared this book with my siblings and me because she thought it was a funny book or was. See more ideas about childrens book illustration, illustration and retro. Coloured illustrations, hinges slightly weak but sound. This post is long overdue, as ive been preoccupied with finishing up the books.