{"product_id":"paperblanks-violet-fairy-pencils-pack-of-4-pad6354","title":"Paperblanks Violet Fairy Pencils – Pack of 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring artistry to every note with this pack of 4 Violet Fairy pencils from Paperblanks, wrapped in stunning artwork from the Paperblanks design library.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis captivating image comes from the first edition of Scottish poet and anthropologist Andrew Lang’s \u003cem\u003eThe Violet Fairy Book.\u003c\/em\u003e Compiled in 1901 by Lang, illustrated by Henry Justice Ford and published under the editorial direction of Lang’s wife, Leonora Alleyne, the book was one in a twelve-part series known as \u003cem\u003eLang’s Fairy Books,\u003c\/em\u003e with each book named for the colour of its fairy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Lang (1844–1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic and anthropologist, though he is best remembered as a collector of folk and fairy tales. Lang was greatly passionate about folklore, mythology and religion, and especially fascinated by mystical tales from other cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was this passion that led him to compile a collection of books known as \u003cem\u003eLang’s Fairy Books,\u003c\/em\u003e which featured illustrations by Henry Justice Ford (1860–1941). Ford, a prolific and successful English artist and illustrator, captured the imagination of children around the world through his collaborations with not only Lang, but J.M. Barrie (\u003cem\u003ePeter Pan\u003c\/em\u003e), too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLang and Ford’s \u003cem\u003eFairy Books\u003c\/em\u003e became a sensation among British schoolchildren and were sold internationally. Lang selected and edited 25 collections in total, beginning with the \u003cem\u003eBlue Fairy Book\u003c\/em\u003e in 1889 and ending with \u003cem\u003eThe Strange Story Book\u003c\/em\u003e in 1913. Of those 25 books, 12 became a special series known as \u003cem\u003eAndrew Lang’s Fairy Books of Many Colours,\u003c\/em\u003e with each book named for the colour of the featured fairy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Violet Fairy journal reproduces the front cover of Lang’s \u003cem\u003eViolet Fairy Book.\u003c\/em\u003e Published in 1901, his Violet Fairy Book includes stories such as “The Story of the Wonderful Beggars,” “The Lute Player” and “The Princess Who Was Hidden Underground.” The stories were gathered from places like Romania, Japan, Lithuania, Portugal and Russia. Here, Ford’s Violet Fairy illustration has a classical and timeless quality, perfect for a book that continues to be loved by young and old alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMay the Violet Fairy bring a hint of vintage whimsy to your writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e First edition cover of Andrew Lang’s The Violet Fairy Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1901\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 × 178 × 7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet Fairy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lang’s Fairy Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 high-quality #2 (HB) unsharpened pencils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack coloured wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperblanks “Iconic P” in gold foil on the rounded end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning wraparound art from the Paperblanks design library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, cylindrical design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh gloss finish to really bring out the vibrancy of the designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e PAD6354 | \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781408763544\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Paperblanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts, bringing the same care and craftsmanship found in its celebrated journals to every accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paperblanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54386168889672,"sku":"PAD6354","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5114\/5032\/files\/9781408763544_Front_HighRes.png?v=1792779299","url":"https:\/\/shop.penandpaper.co.uk\/products\/paperblanks-violet-fairy-pencils-pack-of-4-pad6354","provider":"The Pen and Paper Stationery Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}