{"product_id":"giselle-charlotte-gastaut-hardcover","title":"Giselle -- Charlotte Gastaut, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the ballet of the same name, this spectacular gift book uniquely tells the age-old tale of romance and betrayal \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe haunting and beloved ballet \u003ci\u003eGiselle\u003c\/i\u003e is brought vividly to life in this exquisitely crafted picture book by celebrated French illustrator Charlotte Gastaut. Using intricate die-cut pages, layered translucencies, and rich, atmospheric artwork, Gastaut transforms the classic romantic ballet into a living, breathing visual experience that feels as fluid and immersive as dance itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith each page turn, readers uncover new hidden details--floating curtains, drifting petals, delicate shadows--thanks to Gastaut's signature paper-cut techniques. The physical act of reading becomes part of the choreography, as images transform and scenes reveal themselves in layers, echoing the ballet's movement and magic. Critics have praised the book as \"a stunning, timeless marriage of story and craft,\" while readers celebrate its dreamlike beauty and its ability to introduce young audiences to the depth and drama of \u003ci\u003eGiselle\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for ballet lovers, art enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to stories of love, loss, and redemption, \u003ci\u003eGiselle\u003c\/i\u003e is both a captivating introduction to a classic tale and a collectible art object in its own right. Ideal for children ages 6-9, yet enchanting for all ages, this luminous interpretation invites readers to step into a world where movement becomes storytelling and every page feels like part of the dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charlotte Gastaut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tate Publishing(UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/7\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.35 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.8\" H x 11.6\" L x 0.4\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781849769488\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024821141658,"sku":"9781849769488","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781849769488_877e5876-3821-4227-bd0b-d78ba54205b7.jpg?v=1774802651","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/giselle-charlotte-gastaut-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}