Щелкунчик и мышиный король Илл. А. Ломаев

Two centuries ago, a wonderful Christmas tale about the girl Marie, her Nutcracker doll and the treacherous mouse king was released. For children, The Nutcracker is a story about a handsome prince and a magical land; for adults, it is a story of growing up. Over two centuries, the colors of Hoffmann’s story have not faded at all, and the book you are holding in your hands is the clearest confirmation of this. The kind and devoted Marie, the eccentric godfather Drosselmeyer, the valiant Nutcracker and the nasty mouse king - they all find a new life, given to them by the talented illustrator Anton Lomaev. The golden flames of Christmas candles and the velvety winter twilight, fantastic outfits, whirling snowflakes, cute and gloomy faces, many tiny details creating a mystical and festive atmosphere - these illustrations are mesmerizing, and it is impossible to take your eyes off them. The unique and recognizable style of Anton Lomaev seems to have been created for the great German romantic - the artist’s imagination, intertwined with the author’s imagination, gives birth to a new work, equally close to both children and adults.