tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post1723037699553232113..comments2024-03-25T08:10:55.433+00:00Comments on March House Books Blog: Books from my Bookshelf - Hans Andersen's Fairy TalesBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-67169458061719427532016-07-29T09:32:59.575+01:002016-07-29T09:32:59.575+01:00Dear Julie, I’m so sorry both you and Georgie have...Dear Julie, I’m so sorry both you and Georgie have been unwell but relieved to hear you are both doing well now.<br /> I used to have a copy of both Bill the Minder and The adventures of Uncle Lubin but that was in my selling days (two more books I regret parting with!!) I don’t think I’ve seen a copy of the Book of Goblins or at least if I have I’ve forgotten. I enjoy the illustrations of the brothers Robinson and will be looking out for more of their work.<br />Interesting to look at the difference between the original annuals and the newer reprints – I must admit to not having done that, another avenue for me to explore.<br />You are welcome to send a new post whenever you like Julie, I always enjoy them and if the comments are anything to go by so do readers of the blog. There is no pressure at all, just whenever you feel like it, and if you don’t feel like it, then that is fine too.<br />I’ve been feeling a little down hearted since coming back from Poland, but you are absolutely right. I can’t do anything to change the past, so I must enjoy all the benefits. I’m so privileged to have. Lovely to hear from you Julie, take care, hugs for you and the fur babies. xxx<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-30040510590829775522016-07-29T09:06:23.081+01:002016-07-29T09:06:23.081+01:00Oh my Goodness, I do feel so remiss for not having...Oh my Goodness, I do feel so remiss for not having been in touch for quite some time,but my own health as well as that of my oldest beloved dog could have been a great deal better during this hottest Autumn and Winter on record here in Nth Queensland. However,both my darling Georgie who underwent surgery,and myself are now feeling quite a deal better at last and back on track..... I,like you,dearest Barbara, also have a copy of this stunning old treasure illustrated by the inimitable W.Heath Robinson,and it is much loved,as well as cherished!<br />I adore W.H.R's earlier works more than the later ones he became so well known for later on,and am fortunate enough to also have Bill The Minder,as well as The Adventures of Uncle Lubin,and the quite rare Book of Goblins,which all contain the most incredible colour plates. He along with his brother Charles were responsible for some of the most memorably fabulous illustrations from that Golden Age. I have such an extensive collection of books featuring works by this pair of brilliant artists,that I almost feel guilty for the marvellous good fortune which I have had with my collecting.It appears that we have both taken a break,though yours has not been as long as mine!! I really loved seeing these images without taking my own heavy volume down from my shelf.It has inspired me immensely Barbara,to now have a look with FRESH EYES at the other books I just mentioned. W.Heath Robinson also wrote and illustrated many gorgeous stories for the famous earlier Playbox Annuals. They were in monotone,but really caught the imagination,and 13 of these have been re-published in a delightful Soft Cover book by Hamlyn Publishing group in 1979.It is really quite a treat to see the subtle differences between the original old Playbox pages,and the new re-print!I always find it of major interest to compare early editions with so-called facsimiles! The Folio editions,to me anyway,seem among the best I have seen so far,but nothing really compares to the look, the feel and even the SMELL,of my gorgeous old treasures!!!<br />Also in common with what you have been enjoying,Barbara,is the stunning array of all species of floral specimens which I have been experiencing for the past few months,but particularly the last couple of weeks! Life is so totally filled with things which continually bring pleasure to all the senses.How much luckier can any person be?<br />I promise to send a new post for you,if you would enjoy for me to do this.So many new and exciting things have been coming my way,and I would very much like to share these with you,and also your readers. It has simply been far too long......<br />Keep well and ALWAYS find plenty of situations to bring smiles to your face. After your trip to Poland,which has been so profound in its effect on you,it is important to once again enjoy all the pleasures and treasures which WW2 ensured we would again be able to gain real benefits from. My love as ever,to you and Terry,and many warm smiles as always, Jules in Oz xxooxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152576015579792168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-67531921439099687302016-07-24T17:42:03.009+01:002016-07-24T17:42:03.009+01:00Hello Anita, we’ve just enjoyed a very lazy day – ...Hello Anita, we’ve just enjoyed a very lazy day – there is nothing like taking life easy, and we could easily get used to it! We are lucky living where we do as the countryside around us is beautiful, but it rained today so we haven’t ventured far. Books, music and the Internet are the places we visit when wet, and jolly nice they are too. ;-)<br /><br />We love the Great British bake off, but it's not on at the moment so we have to make do with Celebrity Master Chef! We’ve visited the Cotswolds lots of times it’s only about a hundred miles from here. It would be lovely to meet you there one day. Enjoy your party, lots of love xxxxx<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-70349494859283441492016-07-24T12:00:02.872+01:002016-07-24T12:00:02.872+01:00Barbara dear, good morning!!!!!!! I just saw your ...Barbara dear, good morning!!!!!!! I just saw your comment on my blog and I want to thank you for taking the time from your break to visit! I hope you are outside taking in summer, I hope you are venturing out on a challenge, I hope you are tasting every new sensation that the GOOD part of the world can offer.<br /><br />Many hugs to you. We are obsessed with watching the Great British Bake-off reruns, and last night we watched the very first one where they baked cakes in The Cotswolds. OMG. I told my husband he MUST take me there! Now off to make a white bunting to hang in my garden for a little party we are having next week, à l'anglaise! XOXOOXCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-81941242437764563272016-07-22T07:12:02.753+01:002016-07-22T07:12:02.753+01:00Me too Bish! Thanks for calling, BarbaraMe too Bish! Thanks for calling, BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-62555241093935783972016-07-18T16:11:38.812+01:002016-07-18T16:11:38.812+01:00LOVE the illustrations! I'm sure there are chi...LOVE the illustrations! I'm sure there are children's books published today with lovely pictures, but there's something about that era and the graceful taste of Art Nouveau that I simply adore.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-23706482143895930232016-07-13T09:14:45.349+01:002016-07-13T09:14:45.349+01:00Hello Anita, I know exactly what you mean about th...Hello Anita, I know exactly what you mean about the summer. I’m spending as much time as I can in the garden (between rain showers!)<br />Your new post is beautiful, as they all are. I did leave a comment, so I hope you got it OK. Enjoy the garden. xx<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-2464373239803037902016-07-13T09:12:35.029+01:002016-07-13T09:12:35.029+01:00Hello Claudine, it's not so easy to visit ever...Hello Claudine, it's not so easy to visit everyone at the moment, but I'm trying to keep up. xxBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-39878756351290954172016-07-13T07:57:49.187+01:002016-07-13T07:57:49.187+01:00I agree with you Eve, where would we be without al...I agree with you Eve, where would we be without all these wonderful stories?Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-83836853987150008152016-07-11T12:54:32.524+01:002016-07-11T12:54:32.524+01:00Dear friend,
Summer has called me outdoors and I...Dear friend, <br /><br />Summer has called me outdoors and I was out all day yesterday, enjoying the refreshing breeze and blue hues of many lakes. <br /><br />But I come here now, still refreshed by the classic beauty of Hans Andersen, whose stories coupled with these lovely images will always remain TRUE enchantments of any age. Much love to you and I wish you a marvelous break! Thank you for coming to my Instagram and I do have a new post up if you feel inclined to wander over.Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-16830953469052672272016-07-08T06:11:04.898+01:002016-07-08T06:11:04.898+01:00Hey Barbara, thanks for visiting my blog even thou...Hey Barbara, thanks for visiting my blog even though you're on a break. I'm so glad you are here, too. :)Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-48928634941501441192016-07-07T19:11:59.191+01:002016-07-07T19:11:59.191+01:00A huge influence on me in so many ways. Thank you ...A huge influence on me in so many ways. Thank you Hans. I have an old copy and used to have other copies with the same pictures. These are the best stories, ever! Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-43190432894330836912016-07-06T14:18:11.965+01:002016-07-06T14:18:11.965+01:00Hello Diane, I’m so sorry you are still having tro...Hello Diane, I’m so sorry you are still having trouble with my blog posts. I’ve added a ‘follow by email’ box to the top right-hand side of the blog, hope that helps.<br />I’m so glad you found your way here again; it is always lovely to see you. The sun is shining today, and as I’m on a blogging break, I’m about to go outside with a cup of tea and a good book. I hope your summer is going well xx<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-26729592968403890872016-07-06T14:12:19.880+01:002016-07-06T14:12:19.880+01:00Yes, I'm very lucky to have it. Thanks for yo...Yes, I'm very lucky to have it. Thanks for your visit.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-52781972385091151182016-07-05T16:16:19.604+01:002016-07-05T16:16:19.604+01:00What a treasure! Thanks for sharing these lovely i...What a treasure! Thanks for sharing these lovely illustrations. Sorry for my absence... seems that Google will not let me keep your blog in my reading list. I've added it multiple times and the only way I can find you is by a search or going through G+. It's very annoying... just know that I will always try and get here eventually! Ha! Have a lovely summer my friend! Diane<br />CraveCutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266646948003488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-43674186518679523392016-07-03T08:39:55.572+01:002016-07-03T08:39:55.572+01:00Sounds you recovered a wonderful book. So wonderfu...Sounds you recovered a wonderful book. So wonderful, I love these illustrations. New Release Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578691797654868865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-61044025620337215082016-06-26T18:22:33.208+01:002016-06-26T18:22:33.208+01:00What a wonderful treasure of a book. Really happy ...What a wonderful treasure of a book. Really happy you restored it. The illustrations are beautiful. Thanks for sharing them with us. Have a lovely relaxing time .Shashi Nayagamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104875758016386977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-14422954505822466752016-06-22T11:51:55.216+01:002016-06-22T11:51:55.216+01:00I’m pleased you enjoyed them Kelly, thanks for com...I’m pleased you enjoyed them Kelly, thanks for commenting. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-70676920117044684572016-06-22T11:45:40.912+01:002016-06-22T11:45:40.912+01:00Hi Anne Marie, I envy you those early book memorie...Hi Anne Marie, I envy you those early book memories. My Grandma Daisy used to give me all her old magazines, and my Godmother sent books at Christmas and on my Birthday. They were lovely books, but none were quite this well illustrated, although some did come close. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-78883610070031275642016-06-22T08:07:38.052+01:002016-06-22T08:07:38.052+01:00Awesome illustrations. And I loved these fairy tal...Awesome illustrations. And I loved these fairy tales. Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-22875975164179349252016-06-21T17:17:07.547+01:002016-06-21T17:17:07.547+01:00What beautiful illustrations Barbara. My nanny use...What beautiful illustrations Barbara. My nanny used to have books like that in a drawer and I used to pore through them. I love these as much now as I used to do then.Campfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573797205145907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-87019771054237816582016-06-19T16:03:09.888+01:002016-06-19T16:03:09.888+01:00Hi Stephanie, it really is a beautiful book, and I...Hi Stephanie, it really is a beautiful book, and I’m very glad I found it. It had already been removed from the shelves in the charity shop and was languishing in a box on the floor. Another couple of days and it would have been pulped.<br />I’m looking forward to being very lazy for a while. <br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-994762211101096722016-06-19T14:55:40.418+01:002016-06-19T14:55:40.418+01:00What a beautiful book! I loved seeing the differen...What a beautiful book! I loved seeing the different pictures. I am so glad you found the book at a charity shop and had it repaired. We are lucky to get a glimpse inside through this post. :) <br /><br />I hope you have a fun blogging break. A great time of year for a break. Those flowers are gorgeous! <br />Stephanie@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-54342174907911521532016-06-18T18:13:45.008+01:002016-06-18T18:13:45.008+01:00Hello Marilyn, it’s lovely to ‘see’ you whenever y...Hello Marilyn, it’s lovely to ‘see’ you whenever you have the time to call in. I am at home so I’m responding to comments and visiting all my favourite blogs. We will be having some time away but not just yet. <br />I do hope you are right about the images. It is such a very sad time at the moment.<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-67083461178472107682016-06-18T17:28:58.183+01:002016-06-18T17:28:58.183+01:00Hi Barbara - I'm sorry I didn't get a chan...Hi Barbara - I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to post before now but I hope you're having a lovely break. These beautiful photos are therapeutic. At a time when there is so much sad news in the world let's hope they will warm many hearts.Guernsey Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10351729766544892085noreply@blogger.com