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Tales of the Isba 1931

$17.99
"Tales of the Isba" (originally published in French as Contes de l'Isba) is a famous 1931 collection of Russian folk tales heavily celebrated for its detailed illustrations by the prominent Russian artist Ivan Bilibin. Translated literally, the title means "Tales from the Log Hut," referring to the traditional Russian wooden countryside houses (isba) where these oral folklore traditions were shared. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Core Details of the Book
  • The Illustrator: Ivan Yakovlevich Bilibin (1876–1942) was a legendary stage designer and illustrator. He was a central figure in the Art Nouveau movement and the "Golden Age of Illustration," known for his distinctive, clean "Bilibin Style" influenced by traditional Russian woodcuts, medieval art, and Japanese prints. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  • The Publisher: The book was released in Paris by the French publishing house Boivin & Cie in 1931. [1, 2]
  • The Format: It was published as a large hardcover (4to format) featuring a mix of detailed monochrome pen-and-ink art and vibrant color plates. [1, 2]
Prominent Tales Included
The 1931 compilation brought several traditional Slavic narratives to French-speaking audiences, featuring famous characters and themes: [1]
  • Vassilissa the Wise (Vassilissa la Très-Sage): A staple of Russian lore tracking a young girl's journey to outsmart dark forces.
  • Father Frost (Le Froid / Morozko): The traditional winter folk story centered around a personified frost spirit.
  • The Seven Simeons (Histoire des sept Siméon): A classic tale about seven brothers who each possess a unique, magical trade.
  • The Enchanted Frog (La Grenouille enchantée): A prominent variation of the classic animal-bride transformation myth.
  • The Salt (Le Sel): A humorous folklore narrative showcasing a merchant's youngest son discovering trading wealth via simple seasoning.
  • Zorka the Bogatyr (Zorka le Bogatir): A heroic epic following a legendary Slavic warrior figure (bogatyr). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Today, original 1931 printings of Contes de l'Isba are highly sought-after antiquarian collector items. Fine art reproductions of the individual cover and interior plates are frequently kept in private art collections and print museums worldwide

Product features
- 100% US cotton (solid colors) — medium weight (180 g/m²) for year-round comfort
- Tubular knit construction with no side seams for a smooth, waste-reducing fit
- Ribbed knit collar and shoulder tape to preserve shape and prevent stretching
- Dual printing: DTF for sleeves/inner label and DTG for main artwork (crisp detail)
- OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified; tear-away label for scratch-free wear

Care instructions
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Tumble dry: low heat