{"product_id":"russian-folk-tales-by-a-n-afanasyev-tatyana-mavrina-illustrated-soviet-edition-1979","title":"Russian Folk Tales by A. N. Afanasyev — Tatyana Mavrina Illustrated Soviet Edition, 1979","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in Moscow in 1979, this vintage edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian Folk Tales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together traditional stories collected by the renowned Russian folklorist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexander N. Afanasyev\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe volume is illustrated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTatyana Mavrina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose colorful, expressive interpretation of Russian folk imagery gives the book its remarkable visual character. Her decorative animals, figures, lettering and fantastical creatures transform the volume into much more than a collection of stories—it is also a striking example of Soviet-era book illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMavrina received the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHans Christian Andersen Medal for Illustration in 1976\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and this edition prominently celebrates her contribution to children's book art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside the fairy tales, the volume contains an introductory essay and glossary by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV. P. Anikin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBibliographic Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle — Народные русские сказки (Russian Folk Tales)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection — A. N. Afanasyev\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations — Tatyana Mavrina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction \u0026amp; glossary — V. P. Anikin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher — Khudozhestvennaya Literatura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace — Moscow, USSR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear — 1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage — Russian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding — Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength — approximately 348 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations — Color and monochrome illustrations throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic vintage condition with visible signs of age and use. The hardcover has rubbing and edge\/corner wear. Pages have natural age toning, with some staining and discoloration visible. Please study the photographs for a detailed representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the exact vintage copy shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors of Soviet books and illustration, Russian and Slavic folklore enthusiasts, vintage children's book collectors, admirers of Tatyana Mavrina, and anyone interested in distinctive twentieth-century book design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsar to Soviets books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49370545783016,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/8743\/6008\/files\/photo_28_2026-09-21_17-23-57.jpg?v=1789998081","url":"https:\/\/tsartosovietsbooks.com\/products\/russian-folk-tales-by-a-n-afanasyev-tatyana-mavrina-illustrated-soviet-edition-1979","provider":"Tsar to Soviets books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}