Bambi german edition and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Contains twenty six full page black and white illustrations of bambi and other woodland animals with. It depends on the condition of the book, which is purely subjective. Overall, very good condition and a solid book, no markings or inscriptions, solid in binding. Vintage book bambi by felix salten 1929 invaluable. Bambis mother memorably warns him of the dangers of the open meadow before their first venture into it, and that meadow and its dangers remains a touchstone throughout the book. The book begins with the birth of bambi and his allimportant first relationship with his gentle, loving mother, his childhood friendship with faline and his early learning about him who is never named but we know to be man or men. Foreword by john galsworthy, limitation page, 209 p. Bambis children felix salten first edition book 1939.
The new york herald tribune did not comment on the translation. Bambi, a life in the woods is a 1923 austrian comingofage novel written by felix salten and. In this stunning edition, experience the classic story brought to life again. There is also writing in pencil on the inside of the cover. Aug 11, 2012 i have a first edition of bambi by felix salten published by simon and schuster in 1928. Originally published in 1923, felix saltens bambi is adapted here by janet schulman. Paintings by johnson, steve and fancher, lou illustrator. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Compared to the movie the book is much more darker. Seuss, maya angelous amazing peace, and margery williamss the velveteen rabbit, adapted by lou fancher. The pair must grow up and navigate the world of the woods with the help of their mother and bambi, the new prince of the. Bambi by felix salten second edition 1929 for sale online.
Walt disneys bambi disneys wonderful world of reading by felix salten and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bambi felix salten hardcover book illustrated vintage. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. You can feel the cold and smell the fear among them when the twolegged animal called man arrives. Items weighing oz or less will be shipped via first class mail usps be shipped via usps or ups. Steve johnson and his partner, lou fancher, have worked as a creative team for more than twentysix years, illustrating more than fortyfive childrens books, including my many colored days by dr. 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. Antique book little women first edition 1929 louisa may alcott illustrated hc. Vtg 1929 bambi hardbound book 1st edition by felix salten willustration s.
That part of a book which faces the wall when shelved in a. Bambi limited first edition rare by felix salten 1928. Perhaps the first ecological novel ever written, bambi has become for everyone a glimpse into forest life with all its enchantment and perils. Can you guess which first edition cover the image above comes from. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. A picture of bambi in gilt is imprinted in an embossed box on front board. What is a 1929 bambi book by felix salten worth answers.
A life in the woods first edition bauman rare books. Find great deals on ebay for bambi book and bambi book disney. Felix salten bambi 1929 1st edition liveauctioneers. Contains twenty six full page black and white illustrations of bambi and other woodland animals with blank pages on the rear of the illustrations. Twin fawns geno and gurri are the children of faline and bambi. It is a hardcover 1st edition, and considering this book is 85 years old, it is in. Feb, 2020 your copy of bambi was published by grosset and dunlap. If your copy is a 3rd printing, or a book club edition, it wont have the same value as a first edition. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. The forward is written by john galsworthy on march 16, 1928 describing reading it in galley proof. The first american edition was published by simon and schuster in 1929.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. First edition in english hardback, translated by whittaker chambers. For book collectors, first edition identification is a vital skill. Find bambi by felix salten 1929 by salten, felix at biblio. Inscribedsigned by author felix salten, addressed to previous owner happy birthday to ann, a fine reader. It is not a first edition, as it is dated both 1929 and 1931 on the inside. His most famous work is bambi, a life in the woods 1923. Bambi s mother memorably warns him of the dangers of the open meadow before their first venture into it, and that meadow and its dangers remains a touchstone throughout the book. Brown boards with forest green logo on front board. Bambi book by felix salten, steve johnson, lou fancher. Vintage 1929 childrens hardcover book with dust jacket bambi etsy. Felix salten, john galsworthy, whittaker chambers, kurt. They live with their son in the san francisco bay area. Bambi by felix salten 1929 by felix salten and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Bambi a life in the woods by salten felix chambers whittaker. Your copy of bambi was published by grosset and dunlap. This is an early edition of the novel bambi by felix salten. I have a first edition of bambi by felix salten published by. Bambi limited first edition rare by felix salten book condition. I have seen the movie, but i was curious to know what the book was like and its very different. Title is in somewhat dulled gilt on spine but easily readable. Walt disneys bambi 1st edition thus felix salten in dust jacket. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The book, bambi, is slightly different than its disney counterpart. Bambi 1919 1st edition by felix salten this hardcover book is pre owned and still in good condition. A life in the woods by felix salten, whittaker chambers and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy online, view images and see past prices for vintage book bambi by felix salten 1929. Trading cards 2 1990 fleer update basketball sets, peyton, gill, shaw.
A life in the woods by austrian author felix salten, originally published in austria in 1923. This first edition by felix salten is available at bauman rare books. First edition in book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. There are still many similarities and in general the two versions track. Likely not as many people are aware of the fact that the movie is based on the book bambi. The author takes you deep into the forest where you become one of the animals. We see life in the woods in the eyes of bambi and the all the dangers that are encountered in the woods. Most people are familiar with the story of bambi the deer from the walt disney animated film of 1942. Bambi by felix salten hardcover 1929 edition grossett. Many copies of the novel were burned, making original first editions rare and difficult to find. Your is an early copy, but not by the publisher who got the first american printing rights. Bambi disney storybook read aloud by josiewose duration. Bambi by felix salten 1929 by felix salten first edition. It is the symbol of both joy and freedom and of loss and disaster.
Unfollow 1929 bambi first edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. More often than not, conventions for distinguishing first editions vary from publishing house to publishing house. The original story of young bambi starts as he begins life in the forest with his mother, cousins, and other furry friends. Bambi s children felix salten first edition book 1939. Light tanning of the contents, ownership inscription, else the book is in very good condition. Fairyland ida rentoul outhwaite 1929 first us edition rare hc book, dust jacket. Storybook time whisper with finnish accent youtube. Bambi hardcover by felix salten 1929, 1931 edition grosset. The new york times praised the prose as admirably translated. Very good book description simon and schuster, 1928. Most nineties kids grew up with the adorable disney movie bambi, but the basis for the movie was the 1923 book by felix salten. I first read this book while i was in elementary school. This book inspired the classic disney movie, bambi in 1942.
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