Beauty and the Beast, the (Minalima Edition): (Illustrated with Interactive Elements)

MinaLima, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise and the creators of the illustrated Jungle Book and Peter Pan, reimagine the beloved French fairy tale The Beauty and the Beast in this deluxe unabridged edition illustrated with stunning full-color artwork and nine 3-D interactive features--published to coincide with the release of the blockbuster Disney live-action musical film starring Emma Watson, Ian McKellen, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, and Emma Thompson.

Generations of readers have been bewitched by the epic love story of a beautiful young girl imprisoned in the magical castle of a monstrous beast. Now, the classic fairy tale is brought to life in this spectacular illustrated edition as originally envisioned by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in 1740.

The Beauty and the Beast is packed with specially commissioned, full-color artwork and nine exclusive interactive features, including:

• a fold-out map of the rich French city where the Merchant (Beauty's father) and his family reside;
• a fold out that reveals the interior of the Beast's enchanted palace;
• a series of flaps (similar to an Advent calendar) that open to reveal different entertainments; available to Beauty in the Beast's palace;
• a dial of the ring Beauty turns on her finger to return to the Beast.

This unique gift edition takes readers on a captivating journey through a mystical land filled with enchanting inhabitants. MiniLima's imaginative artwork, exquisite detail, and engaging design recreate this timeless romantic adventure as never before in a lush unabridged gift edition sure to be cherished for years to come.

Disney's live-action movie musical version of Beauty and the Beast, directed by Bill Condon (Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Dreamgirls), stars Harry Potter alumna Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast, Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, Luke Evans as Gaston, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, Josh Gad as Le Fou, Kevin Kline as Maurice, Stanley Tucci as Cadenza, and Audra McDonald as Garderobe.

Author: Gabrielle-Suzanna Barbot de Villenueve
Publisher: Harper
Published: 01/31/2017
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.8lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.50w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780062456212

About the Author
Minalima: -

MinaLima is an award-winning graphic design studio founded by Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, renowned for establishing the visual graphic style of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series. Specializing in graphic design and illustration, Miraphora and Eduardo have continued their involvement in the Harry Potter franchise through numerous design commissions, from creating all the graphic elements for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort, to designing award-winning publications for the brand. Their bestselling books include Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone; Harry Potter Film Wizardry; The Case of Beasts: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them; The Archive of Magic: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald; and J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts screenplays. MinaLima studio is renowned internationally for telling stories through design and has created its own MinaLima Classics series, reimagining a growing collection of much-loved tales including Peter Pan, The Secret Garden, and Pinocchio.