The Butterfly Collector
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A beautifully crafted children's picture book, The Butterfly Collector tells the story of a man so captivated by the beauty of butterflies that he becomes obsessed with capturing and pinning them to his collection — only to discover that true beauty cannot be possessed. Adapted by celebrated poet and children's literature expert Naomi Lewis from Fulvio Testa's original Italian work, the narrative carries a gentle yet profound moral tone that resonates with readers of all ages. Testa's lush, dreamlike illustrations bring the natural world to vivid life, while Lewis's lyrical prose elevates the story into a quiet meditation on wonder, freedom, and the cost of greed. The tale instructs young readers — and the adults who share it with them — that some things are most magnificent when left untouched, making it a timeless addition to any thoughtful child's library.
Author: Fulvio Testa, Adapted By Naomi Lewis
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Andersen Press London / Hutchinson of Australia
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A beautifully crafted children's picture book, The Butterfly Collector tells the story of a man so captivated by the beauty of butterflies that he becomes obsessed with capturing and pinning them to his collection — only to discover that true beauty cannot be possessed. Adapted by celebrated poet and children's literature expert Naomi Lewis from Fulvio Testa's original Italian work, the narrative carries a gentle yet profound moral tone that resonates with readers of all ages. Testa's lush, dreamlike illustrations bring the natural world to vivid life, while Lewis's lyrical prose elevates the story into a quiet meditation on wonder, freedom, and the cost of greed. The tale instructs young readers — and the adults who share it with them — that some things are most magnificent when left untouched, making it a timeless addition to any thoughtful child's library.