Carlo Collodi "Pinocchio: The Story Of A Puppet" Leather-Bound Limited Edition [Sealed]

Pinocchio's enduring popularity stems from its timeless themes of morality, transformation, and the journey of self-discovery, resonating with both children and adults.

Leather-Bound Limited Edition

Easton Press, Norwalk CT. 2008. Carlo Collodi "Pinocchio: The Story of a Puppet" Limited Edition. Leather Bound Collector's Edition with front cover illustration. Luxuriously bound in full genuine leather with 22kt gold accents. Full green leather with color painting inlay, decorated & lettered in gilt, three raised bands to spine, all edges gilt, silk moire end-papers, and ribbon page marker. Sealed.

A rare collector's edition by this publisher that is not commonly available. 

Pinnochio

The Adventures of Pinocchio, commonly shortened to Pinocchio, is an 1883 children's fantasy novel by Italian author Carlo Collodi. It is about the mischievous adventures of an animated marionette named Pinocchio. He faces many perils and temptations, meets characters that teach him about life, and learns goodness before he achieves his heart's desire to become a real boy.

The story was originally published in serial form as The Story of a Puppet in the Giornale per i bambini, one of the earliest Italian weekly magazines for children, starting from 7 July 1881. The story stopped after nearly 4 months and 8 episodes in Chapter 15, but by popular demand from readers, the episodes were resumed on 16 February 1882. In February 1883, the story was published in a single book. Since then, Pinocchio has been one of the most popular children's books and has been critically acclaimed.

A universal icon and a metaphor for the human condition, the book is considered a canonical piece of children's literature and has had a great impact on world culture. Philosopher Benedetto Croce considered it one of the greatest works of Italian literature. Since its first publication, it has inspired many works of fiction, such as Walt Disney's animated version, and commonplace ideas such as a liar's long nose.

The book has been translated into as many as 260 languages worldwide, making it one of the world's most translated books. While it is likely one of the best-selling books ever published, the actual total sales since its first publication are unknown due to the many reductions and different versions. According to Viero Peroncini, "some sources report 35 million [copies sold], others 80, but it is only a way, even a rather idle one, of quantifying an unquantifiable success." According to Francelia Butler, it also remains "the most translated Italian book and, after the Bible, the most widely read".

Features

Includes all the classic Easton Press qualities:

* Premium Leather
* Silk Moire Endleaves
* Distinctive Cover Design
* Hubbed Spine, Accented in Real 22KT Gold
* Satin Ribbon Page Marker
* Gilded Page Edges
* Long-lasting, High Quality Acid-neutral Paper
* Smyth-sewn Pages for Strength and Durability
* Beautiful Illustrations