LIFE Beauty & The Beast: The Story of a Fairy Tale

By: The Editors of LIFE

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Synopsis: Celebrating the release of Walt Disney's much-anticipated live-action version of the beloved 1991 animated feature, LIFE delivers the fascinating story behind the fairy tale itself-from its hidden origins as an ancient, sometimes bawdy story told by firesides (did you know the beast was once depicted as a pig?) to its later incarnations as a Brothers Grimm tale, a classic French film, a hit television series-even an opera. Culminating in a behind-the-scenes look at the new musical starring Emma Watson, this is an enchanting look at the enduring power of a story that began "Once upon a time..."

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781683300625
Related ISBNs:: 9781683300625, 9781683300625
Publisher:: Life Books
Date of Addition:: 02/22/18
Copyrighted By:: Time Inc. Books
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.