The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Based Upon P. Dukas' Orchestral Work)
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: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A visually striking adaptation of Paul Dukas’s legendary musical masterpiece. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice—based on the iconic orchestral work—brings the age-old tale of the over-eager apprentice and his master, the magician, to a new generation through vibrant, stylized illustrations by the renowned Ryohei Yanagihara. By blending the drama of Goethe’s original ballad with the rhythmic intensity of Dukas’s symphonic poem, this book transforms a classic piece of musical history into an accessible and immersive narrative experience for young readers. Part of the esteemed Fantasia Pictorial series, this volume represents a unique intersection of visual art and classical music pedagogy prevalent in the 1970s. Yanagihara’s distinct artistic vision captures the chaotic magic and whimsical frustration of the story, making it a celebrated piece of mid-century book design. For collectors of illustrated children’s literature or those seeking to introduce young minds to the wonders of orchestral music, this book serves as a timeless, beautifully crafted bridge between the concert hall and the picture book.
Author: Makoto Oishi (Translated by Ann Brannen)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A visually striking adaptation of Paul Dukas’s legendary musical masterpiece. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice—based on the iconic orchestral work—brings the age-old tale of the over-eager apprentice and his master, the magician, to a new generation through vibrant, stylized illustrations by the renowned Ryohei Yanagihara. By blending the drama of Goethe’s original ballad with the rhythmic intensity of Dukas’s symphonic poem, this book transforms a classic piece of musical history into an accessible and immersive narrative experience for young readers. Part of the esteemed Fantasia Pictorial series, this volume represents a unique intersection of visual art and classical music pedagogy prevalent in the 1970s. Yanagihara’s distinct artistic vision captures the chaotic magic and whimsical frustration of the story, making it a celebrated piece of mid-century book design. For collectors of illustrated children’s literature or those seeking to introduce young minds to the wonders of orchestral music, this book serves as a timeless, beautifully crafted bridge between the concert hall and the picture book.