Finding this cover was a blast from the past! This book was pretty weird to re-read as an adult (especially since I'm kind of obsessed with Wicked--both the book and the musical--yes, entirely possible). But I hadn't forgotten Greg Hildebrandt's gorgeous illustrations. This one scared the bejeezus o...
This is one of those books that changed my life. It was the most beloved book of my childhood. I remember reading these stories and leafing through this book and staring at the illustrations for hours on end. I think some of them are burned into my subconscious and I think you'll understand why if...
This is a gorgeous little collection of three classic stories: The Wizard of Oz, Pinocchio and Alice in Wonderland, all illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt. All stories have been abridged to be more accessible for younger children. I, of course, prefer the full versions, but the illustrations really m...
Awful schlock, pictures and story both. The brothers Hildebrant have a lot to answer for. They're right up there with Boris Vallejo and Darryl K. Sweet in perpetuating the worst standards in fantasy artwork.
When I first read this book (c. age 12-13), I really, really liked it. It remained stored in my mother's basement for years, and a few years ago I decided to reread it - not a good choice. It doesn't hold up well, though the Hildebrandt's artwork remains good.