The Beauty and the Beast (llustrated Ed.)

The romantic and impossible love story between Beauty and the Beast has been the subject of various adaptations over the years. Now, Manuela Adreani has interpreted all the traditional elements of the fairy tale and combined them with her own beautiful, dream-like, illustrations. With a specially adapted text for young readers, this new version of a much loved classic will delight young and old readers alike. "

Manuela Adreani was born in Rome and currently lives in Turin. After receiving her high school degree with specialisation in illustration, she worked as a graphic designer before moving to the world of animation. After winning a scholarship for a Masters in Animation at the IED in Turin, she worked for Studio Lastrego e Testa on the TV series "Le avventure di Aladino" and "Amita della Giungla," produced and broadcast by RAI, and on the short feature "La Creazione," produced for the book of the same title by Carlo Fruttero. In 2011, she commenced her career as a freelance illustrator, collaborating with Benchmarck and Scholastic India. She is among the winners of the illustration competition commemorating the 130th anniversary of Pinocchio's creation.