The Fairy Tale Art of John Bauer, The World of Gnomes and Trolls – Paperback

Born in 1882 John Albert Bauer was a Swedish painter and illustrator. He is best known for his illustrations in early editions of ‘Bland tomtar och troll’ (Among Gnomes and Trolls), featuring stories of Swedish folklore and fairy tales. Bauer’s troll illustrations were of a grotesque style but with a touch of humour, appealing to both children and adults alike.

This enchanting compilation features 83 of Bauer’s best works…and wonderful Scandinavian fairy tales.