Bambi by felix salten,hardcover,first edition 1929,jr. Rare books and original artwork by walt disney, including first edition, signed first edition copies, and autograph ephemera of bestloved titles. Twin fawns geno and gurri are the children of faline and bambi. Hardcover, threequarters leather with raised bands, over maroon cloth, marbled endsheets. Though not originally he came into the world in the middle of the thicket. Theodore herman albert dreiser august 27, 1871 december 28, 1945 was an american novelist and journalist. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. We see life in the woods in the eyes of bambi and the all the dangers that are encountered in the woods. Eine lebensgeschichte aus dem walde is a 1923 austrian novel written by felix salten and published by. Bambi by felix salten meet your next favorite book. Bambi by felix salten,hardcover, first edition 1929,jr. Vintage walt disneys bambi book first edition 1993.
The book begins with the birth of bambi and his allimportant first relationship with his gentle, loving mother, his childhood friendship with faline and his early learning about him who is never named but we know to be man or men. Vintage walt disneys bambi book first edition 1993 fully. The book version appeared in 1923, and by then the story had established itself as one that appealed to adults and children alike. This limited edition of only copies was printed and bound for distribution among friends of the inner sanctum, simon and schusters imprint for affordable fiction during the great depression. A life in the woods first edition bauman rare books. Rare first edition, special limited large paper issue of shackletons fascinating account of the british antarctic expedition of 19071909, number 274 of only 300 copies printed. The new york times praised the prose as admirably translated. Jane serrano precedes the 1894 vizetelly translation. There was much more to the story than this green shallow story pawned off by disney, much. Unfollow 1929 bambi first edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The pair must grow up and navigate the world of the woods with the help of their mother and bambi, the new prince of the. I have seen the movie, but i was curious to know what the book was like and its very different. Paintings by johnson, steve and fancher, lou illustrator.
Light tanning of the contents, ownership inscription, else the book is in very good condition. Encompassing classics such as mickey mouse, donald duck, the night before christmas, snow white, cinderella, the ugly duckling, and bambi. Generations of children have been traumatized by the graphic story of bambi, the first disney movie to feature loss of a parent as a theme. She wrote an article about saltens visit to amsterdam in 1920 and it appears that a friendship began around that time. Encompassing classics such as mickey mouse, donald duck. Vintage walt disneys bambi book first edition 1993 fully illustrated color. Bambi, thumper and friendschildrens fiction, favorite.
New york cassell publishing company, 1893, first edition. Walt disneys pinocchio 1992 first edition this disney classic is a great book for any disney. I have a first edition of bambi by felix salten published by simon and schuster in 1928. Sep 01, 20 bambis first day ebook written by felix salten. How to identify first editions book collecting guide. The book version appeared in 1923, and by then the story had established itself as one that appealed to. There was much more to the story than this green shallow story pawned off by disney, much later on. Contains twenty six full page black and white illustrations of bambi and other woodland animals with blank pages on the rear of the illustrations. First edition in english hardback, translated by whittaker chambers. Edition and printing can be used fairly interchangeably in talking about collectible books, especially in regard to modern fiction.
The story and the film has very slight bumps to spine ends and is otherwise a sharp, clean near fine copy in like dustjacket which has the slightest touch of edgewear. Bambi first edition by felix salten rare and antique books. Bambi, a life in the woods, originally published in austria as bambi. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. It was translated into english in 1928, becoming a bookofthemonth club hit. Limited first edition in english, one of only copies preceding the larger trade edition. Small octavo 7 34 x 5 34 bound in original publishers stiff boards with quarter brown spine and dark green lettering to spine label and cover. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes.
Top naeff was a well known dutch writer and editor of literary. Vtg 1929 bambi hardbound book 1st edition by felix salten willustrations. Inscribed by the author in the year of publication. It is where bambi meets many of his friends and later companions, as well as his mate.
As weve mentioned elsewhere, first edition means the first printing of a book. Though not originally he came into the world in the middle of the thicket, in one of those little, hidden forest glades which seem to be entirely open but are really screened in on all sides. The story and the film has very slight bumps to spine ends and is otherwise a sharp. First edition, limited to 500 copies, contains hardcover text and bambi flip book, but is sadly lacking the lithographs. If you think bambi seems too mature for kids, youre not. In this stunning edition, experience the classic story brought. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. Bambi by felix salten posted on march 1, 2018 march 1, 2018 by rainydaynaturelover bambi, a life in the woods, originally published in austria as bambi. Also laid in is the original leaflet from publication about the author and the inside story of bambis publication. It was translated into english in 1928, becoming a book ofthemonth club hit. Salzman born 1869 moved with his parents to vienna when he was three weeks old, wrote bambi in 1923 and first published it under the pen name felix salten in germany in 1923 as bambi, ein leben im walde bambi, a life in the. Compared to the movie the book is much more darker. Contrary to popular belief, bambi was not a disney creation.
Walt disneys bambi 1993 this disney classic is a great book for any disney collector, or just a fun book. The original story of young bambi starts as he begins life in the forest with his mother, cousins, and other furry friends. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read bambis first day. The film was released by rko radio pictures on august, 1942, and is the fifth disney animated feature film. Its filled with very colorful and beautiful illustrations. Most nineties kids grew up with the adorable disney movie bambi, but the basis for the movie was the 1923 book by felix salten. My daughters first birthday was a bambi deer theme and this worked so great as a sign book on the first page for everyone who attended to sign so she will have for memories and stories. The new york herald tribune did not comment on the translation. It is the symbol of both joy and freedom and of loss and disaster. In this stunning edition, experience the classic story brought to life again. Bambi inscribed first edition felix salten first edition. Eine lebensgeschichte aus dem walde is a 1923 austrian novel written by felix salten and published by ullstein verlag. Bambi a life in the woods 1st edition american hardcover january 1, 1928 by felix salten author. Aug 11, 2012 i have a first edition of bambi by felix salten published by simon and schuster in 1928.
Young readers will love this collection of three mini classic board books, featuring scamp, alice, bambi, and the rest of their favorite characters from lady and the tramp, alice in wonderland, and bambi. Bambis first year limited edition canvas just in time for mothers day. Bambi is a 1942 american animated film directed by david hand supervising a team of sequence directors, produced by walt disney and based on the 1923 book bambi, a life in the woods by. Top naeff was a well known dutch writer and editor of literary magazines in amsterdam. Bambi disney classic little golden book golden books, walt disney studio on. The novel traces the life of bambi, a male roe deer, from his birth through childhood, the loss of his mother, the finding of a mate, the.
There was much more dialogue, interaction between the great stag and bambi. Bambi first appeared in serialized form in viennas stately paper of record, the neue freie presse. The book begins with the birth of bambi and his all. Most of the books entitled bambi youll see in bookstores or listed on book selling websites are not that version, but are abridged kiddieversions or picture books. First edition in english, in rare dust jacket, of felix saltens classic bambi. Bambi limited first edition rare by felix salten 1928. There are still many similarities and in general the two versions track. I have a first edition of bambi by felix salten published by. Walt disneys bambi 1993 this disney classic is a great book for any disney collector, or just a fun book for children. The book, bambi, is slightly different than its disney counterpart.
Foreword by john galsworthy, limitation page, 209 p. Walt disneys pinocchio 1992 first edition this disney classic is a great book for any disney collector, or just a fun book for children. Bambi disney storybook read aloud by josiewose duration. Unfollow bambi book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I have a first edition of bambi by felix salten published. Bambi s mother memorably warns him of the dangers of the open meadow before their first venture into it, and that meadow and its dangers remains a touchstone throughout the book. Salzman born 1869 moved with his parents to vienna when he was three weeks old, wrote. Bambis mother memorably warns him of the dangers of the open meadow before their first venture into it, and that meadow and its dangers remains a touchstone throughout the book. It is the first edition of the collection to feature bambi. First, i read the unabridged felix salten bambi in 1954. Bambi is a 1942 american animated film directed by david hand supervising a team of sequence directors, produced by walt disney and based on the 1923 book bambi, a life in the woods by austrian author felix salten.