Walt disneys bambi 1993 this disney classic is a great book for any disney collector, or just a fun book for children. We see life in the woods in the eyes of bambi and the all the dangers that are encountered in the woods. As weve mentioned elsewhere, first edition means the first printing of a book. My daughters first birthday was a bambi deer theme and this worked so great as a sign book on the first page for everyone who attended to sign so she will have for memories and stories. Top naeff was a well known dutch writer and editor of literary. Generations of children have been traumatized by the graphic story of bambi, the first disney movie to feature loss of a parent as a theme. Limited first edition in english, one of only copies preceding the larger trade edition. Eine lebensgeschichte aus dem walde is a 1923 austrian novel written by felix salten and published by ullstein verlag. She wrote an article about saltens visit to amsterdam in 1920 and it appears that a friendship began around that time. Contrary to popular belief, bambi was not a disney creation. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes. Originally published in german in 1923, bambi was first translated into english by the young whittaker chambers and became an immediate success in the englishspeaking world.
The new york times praised the prose as admirably translated. First edition in english hardback, translated by whittaker chambers. The film was released by rko radio pictures on august, 1942, and is the fifth disney animated feature film. The book begins with the birth of bambi and his all. Though not originally he came into the world in the middle of the thicket, in one of those little, hidden forest glades which seem to be entirely open but are really screened in on all sides. The story and the film has very slight bumps to spine ends and is otherwise a sharp, clean near fine copy in like dustjacket which has the slightest touch of edgewear.
The original story of young bambi starts as he begins life in the forest with his mother, cousins, and other furry friends. There was much more to the story than this green shallow story pawned off by disney, much. Though not originally he came into the world in the middle of the thicket. Walt disneys pinocchio 1992 first edition this disney classic is a great book for any disney collector, or just a fun book for children. The book version appeared in 1923, and by then the story had established itself as one that appealed to. Bambi first edition by felix salten rare and antique books. Salzman born 1869 moved with his parents to vienna when he was three weeks old, wrote bambi in 1923 and first published it under the pen name felix salten in germany in 1923 as bambi, ein leben im walde bambi, a life in the. Bambis first year limited edition canvas just in time for mothers day.
A life in the woods first edition bauman rare books. Jane serrano precedes the 1894 vizetelly translation. Inscribed by the author in the year of publication. Foreword by john galsworthy, limitation page, 209 p. I have a first edition of bambi by felix salten published by. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. The story and the film has very slight bumps to spine ends and is otherwise a sharp. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read bambis first day. The book begins with the birth of bambi and his allimportant first relationship with his gentle, loving mother, his childhood friendship with faline and his early learning about him who is never named but we know to be man or men. Bambi a life in the woods 1st edition american hardcover january 1, 1928 by felix salten author. I have seen the movie, but i was curious to know what the book was like and its very different. Eine lebensgeschichte aus dem walde is a 1923 austrian comingofage novel written by felix salten and published by ullstein verlag. Bambi by felix salten meet your next favorite book.
In this stunning edition, experience the classic story brought. Contains twenty six full page black and white illustrations of bambi and other woodland animals with blank pages on the rear of the illustrations. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Unfollow bambi book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I have a first edition of bambi by felix salten published by simon and schuster in 1928. Rare first edition, special limited large paper issue of shackletons fascinating account of the british antarctic expedition of 19071909, number 274 of only 300 copies printed. Walt disneys bambi 1993 this disney classic is a great book for any disney collector, or just a fun book. Most nineties kids grew up with the adorable disney movie bambi, but the basis for the movie was the 1923 book by felix salten. Bambi by felix salten,hardcover, first edition 1929,jr. Bambi disney classic little golden book golden books, walt disney studio on. Hardcover, threequarters leather with raised bands, over maroon cloth, marbled endsheets. I read bambi when i was about 10, and it made a great.
There was much more to the story than this green shallow story pawned off by disney, much later on. Also laid in is the original leaflet from publication about the author and the inside story of bambis publication. Bambi, thumper and friendschildrens fiction, favorite. Aug 11, 2012 i have a first edition of bambi by felix salten published by simon and schuster in 1928.
Most of the books entitled bambi youll see in bookstores or listed on book selling websites are not that version, but are abridged kiddieversions or picture books. Vintage walt disneys bambi book first edition 1993. Encompassing classics such as mickey mouse, donald duck. Bambi disney storybook read aloud by josiewose duration. Vtg 1929 bambi hardbound book 1st edition by felix salten willustrations. New york cassell publishing company, 1893, first edition. Paintings by johnson, steve and fancher, lou illustrator. Top naeff was a well known dutch writer and editor of literary magazines in amsterdam. First edition, limited to 500 copies, contains hardcover text and bambi flip book, but is sadly lacking the lithographs.
Small octavo 7 34 x 5 34 bound in original publishers stiff boards with quarter brown spine and dark green lettering to spine label and cover. Eine lebensgeschichte aus dem walde is a 1923 austrian novel written by felix salten and published by. How to identify first editions book collecting guide. It is the first edition of the collection to feature bambi. Vintage walt disneys bambi book first edition 1993 fully illustrated color. Walt disneys pinocchio 1992 first edition this disney classic is a great book for any disney. It was translated into english in 1928, becoming a bookofthemonth club hit. Bambi first appeared in serialized form in viennas stately paper of record, the neue freie presse.
Young readers will love this collection of three mini classic board books, featuring scamp, alice, bambi, and the rest of their favorite characters from lady and the tramp, alice in wonderland, and bambi. Bambi by felix salten posted on march 1, 2018 march 1, 2018 by rainydaynaturelover bambi, a life in the woods, originally published in austria as bambi. Bambi inscribed first edition felix salten first edition. Bambi is a 1942 american animated film directed by david hand supervising a team of sequence directors, produced by walt disney and based on the 1923 book bambi, a life in the woods by austrian author felix salten. It is where bambi meets many of his friends and later companions, as well as his mate. The pair must grow up and navigate the world of the woods with the help of their mother and bambi, the new prince of the. There was much more dialogue, interaction between the great stag and bambi. The novel traces the life of bambi, a male roe deer, from his birth through childhood, the loss of his mother, the finding of a mate, the. Vintage walt disneys bambi book first edition 1993 fully. I have a first edition of bambi by felix salten published. Rare books and original artwork by walt disney, including first edition, signed first edition copies, and autograph ephemera of bestloved titles. In this stunning edition, experience the classic story brought to life again. Unfollow 1929 bambi first edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
This limited edition of only copies was printed and bound for distribution among friends of the inner sanctum, simon and schusters imprint for affordable fiction during the great depression. Light tanning of the contents, ownership inscription, else the book is in very good condition. Theodore herman albert dreiser august 27, 1871 december 28, 1945 was an american novelist and journalist. The book version appeared in 1923, and by then the story had established itself as one that appealed to adults and children alike. Sep 01, 20 bambis first day ebook written by felix salten.
It is the symbol of both joy and freedom and of loss and disaster. If you think bambi seems too mature for kids, youre not. Encompassing classics such as mickey mouse, donald duck, the night before christmas, snow white, cinderella, the ugly duckling, and bambi. Bambi is a 1942 american animated film directed by david hand supervising a team of sequence directors, produced by walt disney and based on the 1923 book bambi, a life in the woods by. Twin fawns geno and gurri are the children of faline and bambi. Its filled with very colorful and beautiful illustrations. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing.
Bambi by felix salten,hardcover,first edition 1929,jr. Bambi limited first edition rare by felix salten 1928. Bambis mother memorably warns him of the dangers of the open meadow before their first venture into it, and that meadow and its dangers remains a touchstone throughout the book. There are still many similarities and in general the two versions track. Bambi, a life in the woods, originally published in austria as bambi. Bambi s mother memorably warns him of the dangers of the open meadow before their first venture into it, and that meadow and its dangers remains a touchstone throughout the book. First edition in english, in rare dust jacket, of felix saltens classic bambi. The forward is written by john galsworthy on march 16, 1928 describing reading it in galley proof. Compared to the movie the book is much more darker. It was translated into english in 1928, becoming a book ofthemonth club hit.
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