![]() The first sketch illustration of Collodi's often adapted Disney's animated classic is the most renowned, but the piny protagonist has launched a thousand remakes. ![]() , in 1883, there has been no shortage of fresh interpretations. Since Carlo Collodi first brought his puppet to life in (1997), fans of the pinewood protagonist wondered which Pinocchio would show up on their screens. So when Italy's biggest star, Roberto Benigni, chose Pinocchio as the follow-up to his triple-Oscar global hit there have been two competing versions of the little wooden guy's story: one headquartered in Italy, where people rightly regard the original as a work of dark genius and one in the U.S., where generations raised on Disney's moody animated gem don't even know a more somber version exists. And when the cricket gets in his face, it isn't squashed it sings Give a Little Whistle.įor 62 years ever since Walt Disney brightened up the grimmer corners of Carlo Collodi's 1883 classic 2: Bravo, Pinocchio! The little wooden boy is led astray but quickly recovers, and the price he pays is small: his nose grows, but there are no burned feet. But the boy sure can dish it out: when a moralizing cricket gets in his face, boy squashes bug. Born poor and with a bad attitude, his first act is to stick his tongue out at the world, and the price he pays is shocking: his nose grows with every lie, his feet are burned off, he is chained like a dog and even hanged. ![]() A little wooden boy is led astray by his own greed and naiveté. Which of these film treatments would get your green light? This edition of Pinocchio is particularly enjoyable for new Pinocchio readers who can discover The Adventures of Pinocchio for the first time while enjoying gorgeous illustrations.Ī copy of this book was provided by the publisher, Harper Design, for review.Play movie producer. Whether you have read the classic version or only know the story of Pinocchio through the Disney movie, the MinaLima edition has something to offer for all Pinocchio fans. The magic truly comes to life in Pinocchio. The characters, places, and details of the story are so different from reality yet fit together well. By the end of the story, Pinocchio learns numerous valuable life lessons and becomes a real boy.Īside from the story arc, I also enjoy the unusual and whimsical places and details in the tale. Pinocchio speaks volumes about the human condition and shows how life’s trials affect judgment and decision-making skills, ultimately leading to a more mature thought process. The lifelike marionette is like a young boy, excited by life yet dismissive of consequences. I love the outlandish story that starts out when a magic piece of wood is carved into a puppet. I thoroughly enjoyed MinaLima’s edition of Pinocchio and will happily add it to my collection of timeless classics. The illustrations capture the absurd and at times, burlesque scenes in the story. MinaLima’s edition draws readers back to a time when the circus was a big deal. The brightly colored fold-out scene featuring the reunion of Pinocchio and Geppetto inside the whale is imaginative, strange, and delightful all at the same time. One of my favorite parts of MinaLima’s edition is the interactive Pinocchio, where readers can manipulate the famous puppet and cause his nose to grow. MinaLima far exceeded my expectations! The traditional style, interactive elements, and captivating artwork provide new and returning Pinocchio readers with a delightful literary and visual experience. I have always enjoyed the story of Pinocchio, so I had pretty high standards of what an updated Pinocchio should look like. The pictures in MinaLima’s edition immediately transported me back in time to 19th-century Italy. In The Adventures of Pinocchio, MinaLima creates beautiful designs and elaborate illustrations that breathe new life into an old story while maintaining the integrity of the classic version originally illustrated by Enrico Mazzanti.īefore I received my copy of MinaLima’s edition, I was afraid that the illustrations would be too modern and lack the timeless feel of the original. MinaLima worked on the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. Barrie’s Peter Pan, initially illustrated by Francis Donkin Bedford. MinaLima has illustrated several excellent pieces of children’s literature, including Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass, originally illustrated by John Tenniel, and J.M. MinaLima’s illustrated edition of Carlo Collodi’s classic The Adventures of Pinocchio provides a visual reimagining of the timeless tale.
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