Grimm’s Fairy Tales (1962 Heritage Press edition), illustrated by Lucille Corcos, presents a striking mid-century interpretation of the Brothers Grimm‘s classic folklore. This handsomely produced volume features Corcos’ distinctive modernist artwork—12 full-color plates and numerous black-and-white drawings that reimagine familiar characters like Hansel and Gretel through a bold, contemporary 1960s aesthetic lens. The edition preserves the complete and unexpurgated text of the original 1812 German tales, including their often darker psychological undertones, accompanied by folklorist Padraic Colum’s insightful introduction analyzing the stories’ cultural roots.
Bound in durable green buckram with gilt-stamped titles and housed in its original pictorial slipcase, this Heritage Press production exemplifies their signature balance of accessibility and quality. The volume stands out from more ornate editions through Corcos’ vibrant art deco-inspired illustrations, which bring fresh visual energy to timeless tales while respecting their folkloric essence. Published during the American folk revival movement, this edition offers collectors both textual authenticity and period artistic significance, making it a particularly desirable iteration among 20th-century Grimm publications.
