Disney has released a number of uncle remus books over the years, but this 1947 giant golden book is the grandaddy of them all. Golden books was the childrens book imprint of western publishing, later golden books publishing and now random housepenguin random house. Granted only three comic books devoted to brer rabbit and crew have been published, those. Walt disneys uncle remus stories by golden books isbn. Make offer walt disneys uncle remus stories a giant golden book 1st first printing uncle remus. Little golden book, 1947, illustrations by bob grant. The uncle remus book was in good condition considering the age of book issue. A journalist in postreconstruction atlanta, georgia, harris produced seven uncle remus books. Disney 1947 uncle remus stories giant golden book sep 17. I wish the book inner cover had not been written in but this price on the uncle remus book beats the cost of a like new condition.
Told by uncle remus joel chandler harris 1905 hardback book. The golden book of marcus aurelius, by meric casaubon, a translation of meditations by marcus aurelius the golden book of marcus aurelius 1534, by john bourchier, 2nd baron berners the golden book of cycling was created in 1932 to celebrate the sport and pastime of cycling by recording outstanding rides, deeds and accomplishments. I saw this little golden book version of walt disney presents uncle remus. The uncle remus tales, originally written down by joel chandler harris, were first published. Vintage uncle remus stories big golden book 1964 edition walt disney. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The book is marked golden books new york western publishing company, inc.
Aug 25, 2014 walt disneys uncle remus stories1947 giant golden book k195195. This whimsical and charming collection of stories and poems was first published in 1951. Fancyhorse said i grew up in the 50s and heard uncle remus stories as long as i can remember, and shared them with my children in the 70s. This is a pre1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. See more ideas about song of the south, uncle remus and disney songs. I wish the book inner cover had not been written in but this price on the uncle remus book beats the cost of a like new. Bearing a striking resemblance to aesop of aesops fables fame, american author joel chandler harris uncle remus is also a former slave who loves to tell simple and pithy stories. Walt disneys uncle remus stories a giant golden book. With a foreword by marc connelly and woodcuts by seong moy. Another giant such as the golden books of history and geography presents an efficiently worked out surface survey of science todayand a group of beautifully executed colored pictures by harry. The complete tales published by user, years ago julius lester has updated the language of the popular joel chandler harris tales into contemporary, comprehensible. Uncle remus by joel chandler harris free at loyal books.
Description, big or giant golden book with second cover design. Disney 1947 uncle remus stories giant golden book sep. Granted only three comic books devoted to brer rabbit and crew have been published, those being four color 129, 208 and 693. His songs and his sayings was published in late 1880 and received instant acclaim. Uncle remus and his friends first edition joel chandler. Uncle remus by joel chandler harris, paperback barnes. Joel chandler harris 1848 1908 was an american journalist, fiction writer and folklorist best known for his collection of uncle remus stories. Vintage, walt disneys, uncle remus stories, a giant golden book, 1947 1st printing oraclewarriorgoddess 4. The uncle remus tales are african american trickster stories about the exploits of brer rabbit, brer fox, and other creeturs that were recreated in black regional dialect by joel chandler harris.
The golden book of science by bertha morris parker. Brer rabbit is causing trouble again for his fellow creatures brer fox, brer wolf, and the restthis time in an omnibus edition that brings together all the stories from tales of uncle remus, more tales of uncle remus, further tales of uncle remus, and last tales of uncle remus. Uncle remus and his tales of brer rabbit appreciation thread. This is a real service for fans of brer rabbit and his associates. We have had this treasured book since my girls were growing up. I cant find out anything about this in santi or anywhere. The fact that the uncle remus character was a slave in the. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Brer rabbit is causing trouble again for his fellow creatures brer fox, brer wolf, and the restthis time in an omnibus edition that brings together all the stories from tales of uncle remus, more tales of uncle. Uncle remus and brer rabbit by joel chandler harris free. My favorite book, that i own, is the complete tales of uncle remus byjoel chandler harris. This listing is for a good copy of a muchloved and hardtofind old book, walt disneys uncle remus stories 23 stories from song of the south and other walt disney adaptations of the original tales. The public is invited to join the meeting by teleconference by dialing. A walt disneys uncle remus hardcover title from the little golden book series.
Adapted from the characters and backgrounds created for walt disneys song of the south. First printing of walt disneys uncle remus stories, a giant golden book retold by marion palmer, from the original u. Uncle remus, his songs and his sayings library of congress. My grandmother gave it to me when i was much too young to read it. Uncle remus is a fictional character, the title character and fictional narrator of a collection of africanamerican folktales adapted and compiled by joel chandler harris, published in book form in 1881. More focused on friendship than romance, though a couple ships may make an appearance. Harris was a journalist in postreconstruction atlanta, and he produced seven uncle remus books. Harris was born in eatonton, georgia, where he served as an.
It not only has a beautiful cover by the amazing mary blair. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Walt disneys uncle remus stories by marion palmer goodreads. The tales of uncle remus, first released in 1947, featured johnny mercer, the pied pipers, and james baskett as uncle remus. Check out the 1949 edition of the disney giant golden book, uncle remus stories. Walt disneys uncle remus a little golden book hardcover february 1, 1986 by walt disney productions author 4. Uncle remus is the title character and fictional narrator of a collection of black folktales adapted and compiled by joel chandler harris, published in book form in 1881.
I bought this classic racistasfuck childrens book for two reasons. Walt disneys uncle remus hc 1946 golden press a little. Walt disneys uncle remus stories by harris, joel chandler. Jun 18, 2011 my favorite book, that i own, is the complete tales of uncle remus byjoel chandler harris.
Uncle remus and brer rabbit by joel chandler harris. Uncle remus and his tales of brer rabbit appreciation. This book is the giant size hardcover from golden books. Remuscentric marauders, though there are stroylines that will focus on the other boys and lily as well. Harris, a native of eatonton, was a literary comedian, new south journalist, amateur folklorist, southern localcolor writer, and childrens author. Any collector of uncle remus and his tales of brer rabbit comic items faces a daunting task. More focused on friendship than romance, though a couple ships. Uncle remus, his songs and his sayings the library of congress. Occasionally the text of a book will be put into a specialized book press and painted, often with a scene from the book or a landscape, so that the. Eric graf brought by another treasure for us to digitize a 1949 edition of the disney giant golden book, uncle remus stories. The adventures of brer rabbit tales of uncle remus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Harris was born in eatonton, georgia, where he served as an apprentice on a plantation during his teenage years. Published in 1973, this contains a subset of the stories of the complete tales of uncle remus above. I took it to 5th grade showandtell and m read more.
With lively art credited to disney animators bill justice and al dempster. I cant find out anything about this in santi or anywhere else. This is not the original works of joel chandler harris. This listing is for a good copy of a muchloved and hardtofind old book, walt disneys uncle remus stories 23 stories from song of the south and other walt disney adaptations of the original tales by joel chandler harris and retold by marion palmer. Walt disneys uncle remus stories walt disney adaptations of the original tales by joel chandler harris a giant golden book. Told by uncle remus, by joel chandler harris 1906 swigginsartstudio 5 out of 5 stars. Limited to 1,000 copies printed at the thistle press and signed by the artist. Uncle remus is a collection of animal stories, songs. The fact that the uncle remus character was a slave in the american south is deplorable because the institution of slavery was deplorable, but a fact of history that should not be forgotten nor overlooked. This book will be a great christmas surprise for my nephew who use to listen to me read it to him when he was real young.
See more ideas about little golden books, books and vintage childrens books. Uncle remus is the fictional title character and narrator of a collection of black american folktales compiled and adapted by joel chandler harris and published in book form in 1881. The book was ed in 1986 by the walt disney company. Uncle remus stories by joel chandler harris, paperback. It is however an adaptation from disneys motion picture song of the south and other disney adaptations from the original uncle remus stories. Bibliography of american literature, 7100 haviland, v. Walt disneys uncle remus stories a giant golden book joel chandler harris, marion palmer, al dempster, bill justice on. There are a lot of good illustrations by mary blair. Occasionally the text of a book will be put into a specialized book press and painted, often with a scene from the book or a landscape, so that the painting is invisible when the book is closed but visible when somebody bends the text and fans the pagesknown as a foreedge painting. Uncle remus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Basketts appearance, a large africanamerican man with a round face, contrasts with the appearance of uncle remus in earlier book illustrations by frederick s. The giant golden book of elves and fairies by jane werner. Uncle remus stories was first published in 1906 by joel chandler harris, is presented here with full illustrations by a. Brer rabbit out smarts brer bear and brer fox in this classic tale based on the original uncle remus stories by joel chandler harris.