{"id":7948,"date":"2020-09-27T09:22:24","date_gmt":"2020-09-27T07:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lesestunden.de\/?p=7948"},"modified":"2020-10-03T12:23:25","modified_gmt":"2020-10-03T10:23:25","slug":"meine-schonsten-bucher-gabriela-von-buchperlenblog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lesestunden.de\/en\/2020\/09\/my-most-beautiful-books-gabriela-von-buchperlenblog\/","title":{"rendered":"My Most Beautiful Books \u2022 Gabriela from Buchperlenblog"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

As you probably already know, I\u2019m always on the lookout for beautiful books and splendid editions. That\u2019s why last year I started a new series called My Most Beautiful Books<\/a>, in which book bloggers and avid readers present their most beautiful books. In these posts, selected bibliophiles take you by the hand and grant you a peek into their home bookshelves to showcase their most beautiful and magnificent treasures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This time, I was able to persuade Gabriela from Buchperlenblog<\/a> to contribute a post. I came across her lovely blog while browsing for comics and graphic novels and ended up staying there for quite a while. She also loves the Splitter publishing house and features some truly worthwhile books, offering a pleasantly broad range. There\u2019s a lot of fantasy, but also all kinds of genres\u2014even up to a gamebook<\/a>\u2014so there are some real hidden gems, which I always appreciate. Many of her posts are short and to the point, beautifully capturing her impressions, and somehow Gabriela\u2019s blog\u2014and Gabriela herself\u2014exudes a wonderfully positive vibe. I always enjoy visiting her site, and after seeing some truly magnificent books there, it quickly became clear that Gabriela was perfect for this series. But I don\u2019t want to give too much away\u2014read on and follow her through the world of her most beautiful books.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Books have accompanied me my entire life. That\u2019s not just a worn-out phrase\u2014it\u2019s the simple truth. My mom is a bookseller, and our home has always been filled with wonderful books. Over time, my literary preferences have evolved in different directions, but one thing has always remained: my love for beautiful books. Books that convey a story not only through words but also through their design. I\u2019ve noticed that illustrations especially capture my interest, no matter what style they\u2019re done in. And since Tobi asked me about my most beautiful books, I took a closer look around my reading room for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Let\u2019s begin our journey with my childhood. When I think back, I always see a small, thin Christmas tree whose top bends toward the ground under the weight of a single large ornament. Beside it stands a sad-looking boy who seemingly can\u2019t do even this simple task right. This scene from \u201cA Charlie Brown Christmas\u201d represents all those wonderful childhood days I spent with the Peanuts. All the more I appreciate that all the comic strips by Charles M. Schulz since 1950 have been collected and published in two-volume editions<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Today, my comic collection has grown and evolved significantly. Comic strips have turned into epic stories, historical dramas, or classic adaptations. The world of comics holds an incredible number of stories\u2014with and without superheroes, with humor, with suspense, and above all, with stunningly detailed artwork. Over time, I\u2019ve fallen in love with Splitter Verlag, which publishes select comics and graphic novels in high-quality hardcover editions. Still, my favorite comic series comes from Cross Cult: Monstress<\/a>. In my opinion, no other comic\u2014no matter how beautiful\u2014can match the visual brilliance of Sana Takeda\u2019s masterpiece. Here we meet Maika Halfwolf, an Arcanic in a world full of witches, monsters, and ancient gods. Maika isn\u2019t your typical heroine\u2014she\u2019s rough around the edges, sometimes foul-mouthed, and, to top it all off, carries a hungry monster inside her.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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I still enjoy reading beautifully designed children\u2019s books. What delights me most are nostalgic designs: muted colors and a calm aesthetic rather than kitschy, loud stories. \u201cThe Doldrums\u201d and its sequel by Nicholas Gannon are among my favorites. I discovered this duology while visiting a lovely children\u2019s bookstore in Erfurt. Small and large illustrations fill the pages, giving the story of eleven-year-old Archer, who dreams of exploring the world like his ancestors, a sepia-toned charm. What begins as an adventure confined to his home becomes a nostalgic journey across the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Anyone who can mix my love for good children\u2019s books with a hearty dose of imagination and captivate me in the process is\u2014no surprise to those who know me\u2014clearly Neil Gaiman! And since, thanks to his popular Sandman<\/em> comic series, he made early connections with many artists, we now have beautifully illustrated special editions of many of his works. Some are only available in English, like the edition of \u201cThe Ocean at the End of the Lane<\/em>\u201d with the dynamic illustrations by Elise Hurst. Fortunately, \u201cThe Sleeper and the Spindle<\/a>\u201d has also made its way to us. Chris Riddell, who has illustrated several of Gaiman\u2019s works, enhances this retelling of Sleeping Beauty with black-and-white ink drawings accented with gold.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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As I continue along my shelves, I often notice books that reimagine old tales. In 2012, Victoria Franc\u00e9s published her reinterpretation of \u201cThe Little Mermaid.\u201d In \u201cLament of the Sea<\/a>,\u201d we find not only a deeply dramatic love story but also large, full-page illustrations by the artist on every spread. Again, the colors are soft and muted, transporting readers into a time far beyond memory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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That vividly colorful stories can also be impressive is clearly shown by the next books. Benjamin Lacombe is by now a well-known name. His wide-eyed figures adorn many volumes, and his \u201cAlice in Wonderland\u201d editions rank among the most beautiful books I know. But I was equally enchanted by his fresh interpretation of \u201cThe Wizard of Oz<\/a>.\u201d Together with S\u00e9bastien Perez, Lacombe retold the adventure in Oz from the Scarecrow\u2019s perspective, breathing new life into L. Frank Baum\u2019s original story.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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One of the true treasures in my collection is the illustrated edition of the ancient Chinese ballad about the warrior Hua Mulan<\/a>. Here you\u2019ll find not only the original verses in Chinese but also the English translation, complemented by full-page illustrations. Did you know that, according to legend, Hua Mulan didn\u2019t just fight in one battle, but in hundreds over many years? A look inside is definitely worthwhile for anyone interested in the legend.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Let\u2019s stay with old stories for a bit longer. Classics are being made accessible to new generations through beautiful interior and exterior designs. Leading the way are the editions from Coppenrath Verlag in collaboration with the design studio MinaLima. Whether \u201cPeter Pan<\/a>,\u201d \u201cAlice,\u201d or \u201cBeauty and the Beast,\u201d these editions can be flipped, unfolded, and explored, turning the books into a true experience for young and old alike.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Another gem among the classics, this time from Knesebeck Verlag, is the edition of Jules Verne\u2019s \u201cTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea<\/a>\u201d illustrated by William O\u2019Connor. Each page looks like an old journal, filled with pencil sketches and colorful paintings. In style and spirit, we accompany Professor Pierre Aronnax aboard the Nautilus under Captain Nemo\u2019s command. Will we encounter mysterious sea creatures along the way?<\/p>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As you probably already know, I\u2019m always on the lookout for beautiful books and splendid editions. That\u2019s why last year I started a new series called My Most Beautiful Books, in which book bloggers and avid readers present their most beautiful books. In these posts, selected bibliophiles take you by the hand and grant you … <\/p>\n

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