"In this unsparing variation on the Brothers Grimm story, Alemagna embraces all the intensity and violence of the original. Narrating in the oft-villainized queen's voice, ... blank verse lines appear sans illustrations, followed by multiple wordless full-bleed spreads in which beauty and horror intermingle. The loose, liquid images employ earth tones and electric pink to spotlight blood and hair, thorny undergrowth, angular rooms, and exaggerated features among the cast, portrayed with varying skin tones. The titular ...
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"In this unsparing variation on the Brothers Grimm story, Alemagna embraces all the intensity and violence of the original. Narrating in the oft-villainized queen's voice, ... blank verse lines appear sans illustrations, followed by multiple wordless full-bleed spreads in which beauty and horror intermingle. The loose, liquid images employ earth tones and electric pink to spotlight blood and hair, thorny undergrowth, angular rooms, and exaggerated features among the cast, portrayed with varying skin tones. The titular princess is nearly silent throughout, distinguished by flowing dark hair, while the queen is shown taking action: in one scene, the exquisitely coiffed woman devours raw the bloody boar's heart that she believes is Snow White's. As Snow White approaches marriage, death offers the queen release: 'becoming everything, again..../ Becoming nothing' via blazing hot iron shoes. It's an artfully produced volume that, per a preface, hints at 'what is brutal, dark, and feral, as a way of telling the full story of childhood.'"
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
