This is the story of timeless tale for readers both youg and old; it is the chronicle of philophical fable that has marked - and changed - the lives of generations of enthusiastic readers; it is the saga of a cult classic, second only to the Bible as the world's dest-selling book in history... From its first edition published in the United States in 1943 to its recent adaptation as an animated feature film, discover the incredible success of aithor Saint-Exupéry's masterpiece The Little Prince. Created in conjunction with some of the story's greatest connoisseurs, this visual dictionary presents every aspect of The Little Prince: a behind-the-scenes look at the writing of the tale and its publication; the secrets of an unpublished chapter; rare illustrations by the author; photographs of the original manuscript; a guide to all the main characters, settings, and objects and more... This official album also includes - for the very first time - the numerous tributes paid to this admirable novel including films and animated cartoon series, musicals, graphic novels, and merchandising... This exceptional volume duly celebrates one of the greatest heroes in world cultural heritage: the little prince.
