The Rainbow Fairy Book is a collection of fairy tales edited by Andrew Lang and illustrated by Michael Hague, published in 1993. This book is part of Lang’s renowned Coloured Fairy Books series, which compiled folklore and stories from around the world. While Lang originally published many volumes—each named after a different color—The Rainbow Fairy Book appears to be a later compilation or special edition, possibly featuring a selection of tales from the original series.
Michael Hague’s illustrations are known for their rich, detailed, and whimsical style, making this edition particularly appealing to collectors and fairy tale enthusiasts. The stories included are likely a mix of well-known European fairy tales, lesser-known folktales, and myths from various cultures, all retold in Lang’s engaging prose.
If you’re looking for a specific list of tales in this edition, it may vary, but classic examples from Lang’s collections include Cinderella, Snow-White, Rumpelstiltskin, and The Twelve Dancing Princesses, alongside more obscure stories like The Seven-headed Serpent or The Story of the Three Bears.
