The Nutcracker Av E.T.A. Hoffmann

<p>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>Sanna Annukka is familiar to many from her collaborations with Marimekko and her artwork for Keane''s album, Under the Iron Sea. <i>The Nutcracker</i> 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. <br><br>A beautiful gift to give and receive.</p>