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Ju-ni no Tsukitachi (The Month Brothers) Translated from the Russian by Sho Suzuki, pictures by John Shelley (Miki House, Osaka 1991) Reprinted 2004. |
A classic Slovakian fairytale retold by the Russian writer Samuil Marshak and set in the forests of Eastern Europe. This was a chance for me to indulge in my love of fairy tales, which I enthusiastically grabbed. I had a lot of support from the editors finding accurate references for the settings and costumes, which also allowed me to get a stronger feel for the background of the story. The text is interspersed with vignettes and devices based on traditional patterns. |
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