The Beauty and the Beast (Illustrated with Interactive Elements)

MinaLima; the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise and the creators of the illustrated Jungle Book and Peter Pan; reimagine the beloved French fairy tale the Beauty and the Beast in this deluxe unabridged edition illustrated with stunning full-color artwork and nine 3-D interactive features-published to coincide with the release of the blockbuster Disney live-action musical film starring Emma Watson; Ian McKellen; Josh Gad; Ewan McGregor; and Emma Thompson. Generations of readers have been bewitched by the epic love story of a beautiful young girl imprisoned in the magical castle of a monstrous beast. Now; the classic fairy tale is brought to life in this spectacular illustrated edition as originally envisioned by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in 1740. the Beauty and the Beast is packed with specially commissioned; full-color artwork and nine exclusive interactive features; including: * a fold-out map of the rich French city where the Merchant (Beautys father) and his family reside;* a fold out that reveals the interior of the Beasts enchanted palace;* a series of flaps (similar to an Advent calendar) that open to reveal different entertainments; available to Beauty in the Beasts palace;* a dial of the ring Beauty turns on her finger to return to the Beast. This unique gift edition takes readers on a captivating journey through a mystical land filled with enchanting inhabitants. MiniLimas imaginative artwork; exquisite detail; and engaging design recreate this timeless romantic adventure as never before in a lush unabridged gift edition sure to be cherished for years to come. Disneys live-action movie musical version of Beauty and the Beast; directed by Bill Condon (Twilight: Breaking Dawn; Dreamgirls); stars Harry Potter alumna Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Ewan McGregor as Lumiere; Luke Evans as Gaston; Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts; Ian McKellen as Cogsworth; Josh Gad as Le Fou; Kevin Kline as Maurice; Stanley Tucci as Cadenza; and Audra McDonald as Garderobe.