Escape into the extraordinary world of The Beauty and The Beast with this lavishly illustrated adaptation of Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve’s classic tale. Creatively reimagined, the story comes to life with captivating illustrations, nine interactive paper-engineered elements and enchanting design details on every page. Brimming with beloved characters and charming scenes, this deluxe edition will enthrall readers of all ages and become a treasured keepsake on your bookshelf.

In this edition, you will waltz through a bewitching love story with a beauty and a beast in the mystical land where fortunes are fickle and vengeful fairies play with fate. A life imprisoned in the magical castle of a monster awaits a beautiful young girl when her father plucks a rose from the garden of the Beast... but is there more to this terrifying creature than meets the eye? With delightful paper-engineered elements that bring the story to life, readers can explore the rich French city where Beauty and her family live, discover the interior of the Beast's enchanted castle, and even browse the lavish treasures of Beauty’s never-ending wardrobe.

Deluxe hardcover edition with golf foil and embossed details. 208 pages, 2024 edition of the original 2017 publication. The text by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve is complete & unabridged. The design and illustration is by MinaLima in London.