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1966 EDITION OF THE WILD SWANS BY HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON, VINTAGE CHILDREN’S BOOKThe 1966 edition of The Wild Swans is a highly collectible vintage children\'s book published by Golden Press. It is particularly famous for its unique visual production and construction.
Key Features of the 1966 Edition
• The \"3-D\" Lenticular Cover: The most defining trait of this edition is the holographic (lenticular) 3-D artwork plate embedded on the front of the black hardcover. When you tilt the book, the imagery shifts, creating an illusion of depth.
• Illustrations by Shiba Productions: Rather than traditional drawings, the interior pages feature photographs of beautifully staged puppets and stop-motion sets created by Japan\'s Shiba Productions.
• Physical Build: The book was printed and bound in Tokyo. It is an oversized hardcover featuring exceptionally thick, heavy cardstock pages (almost like a board book) instead of standard paper.PUBLISHER: Golden Press DATE/EDITION: 1966 BINDING: Hardbound in black paper covered boards with holographic illustration in the front cover, red, yellow, and white lettering on the front cover (see photos) and spine, unnumbered pages are heavy stock.
BOOK CONDITION: Rubbing at the corners, hologram is in excellent condition. Binding is tight and the book is clean.
DESCRIPTION: Printed and bound in Tokyo, pictures copyright 1966 by Shiba productions.
