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MinaLima

Beauty and the Beast – MinaLima Edition

£24.99

Beautifully Illustrated
Made To Treasure

The original 1740 fairy tale, lavishly reimagined

Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve's complete, unabridged Beauty and the Beast comes alive through MinaLima's stunning illustrations and nine interactive paper-engineered elements. This is the original 1740 French tale—quite different from the Disney version most know, with no Gaston, no talking teacups, but rather a richer story involving fairies, family intrigue, and transformative magic.

MinaLima's full-colour artwork fills all 208 pages with exquisite detail. Unfold a map of the French city where Beauty's merchant father lives, reveal the interior of the Beast's enchanted palace, open Advent calendar-style flaps showing entertainments available to Beauty, and turn the dial of the ring she uses to return to the Beast. Each interactive element enhances Villeneuve's original storytelling with thoughtful design.

The gold-foiled, embossed hardcover creates a gift-quality edition that captures both the romance and mystery of this timeless tale as it was first imagined, before later adaptations simplified it.

Suitable for children aged 8 years and up

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Further Information

What's Included: Complete unabridged text, nine interactive paper-engineered elements including fold-out map of French city, palace interior reveal, entertainment flaps, ring dial.

About the Original Story: This is Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve's original 1740 French fairy tale—notably different from Disney's adaptation. Beauty has siblings, there's no Gaston or talking household objects, and the story involves fairies, trickery, and deeper family dynamics.

About the Author: Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve (1695–1755) was a French novelist who wrote the original Beauty and the Beast, published in 1740. Her version was later abridged by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont in 1756, which became the basis for most subsequent adaptations.

About MinaLima: Award-winning graphic design studio founded by Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, known for establishing the visual style of the Harry Potter films. Their MinaLima Classics series reimagines beloved tales with interactive elements and distinctive artwork.

Publisher: Harper Design

Publication Date: February 2017

Part of Series: MinaLima Classics

Recognition:

"Just the chapter illustrations alone are swoon-worthy" – MuggleNet
"MinaLima's imaginative artwork, exquisite detail, and engaging design recreate this timeless romantic adventure as never before" – Tor.com
"A scrumptious wonder" – Entertainment Report

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9780062456212

Publisher: Harper Design

Publication Date: February 2017

Format: Hardback with gold foiling and embossed cover

Pages: 208

Age Range: 8 years and up

Dimensions: 24.1 x 16.5 x 3cm

Weight: 818g

Author: Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve

Design & Illustration: MinaLima

Text: Complete and unabridged (1740 original version)

Key Features: Original 1740 tale, 9 interactive elements, full-colour illustrations throughout, part of MinaLima Classics series

Why we like it

This edition stands out for returning to Villeneuve's original 1740 tale rather than later simplified versions. The story is richer and more complex than most people expect—it's fascinating to see how much was changed over time. MinaLima's approach respects this complexity whilst making it visually stunning. The interactive elements feel integral to the storytelling, particularly the palace reveal and the ring dial.