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Lisbeth Zwerger

Biography

Lisbeth Zwerger

Lisbeth Zwerger is the recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her contributions to children's literature, among many other awards, and her work has been included in the New York Times Best Illustrated Books list. She has illustrated editions of many classic tales, including ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, THE WIZARD OF OZ, THE LITTLE MERMAID, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and several tales by the Brothers Grimm. She lives and works in Vienna, Austria.

Lisbeth Zwerger

Books by Lisbeth Zwerger

The Tales of Beedle the Bard: The Illustrated Edition
written by J. K. Rowling with illustrations by Lisbeth Zwerger - Adventure, Anthology, Children's 8-12, Collection, Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Fiction, Magic, Short Stories

THE TALES OF BEEDLE THE BARD contains five richly imaginative stories of adventure, cunning, heartache and, of course, magic. They are to the wizarding community what the tales of the Brothers Grimm are to Muggle families. This lush new illustrated edition has been translated from the ancient runes by Hermione Granger and is presented here with extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore. And now Hans Christian Andersen Medalist Lisbeth Zwerger illustrates these classic tales with beauty and tenderness. With an introduction and notes by J.K. Rowling, this collection will thrill and delight Muggles and wizards alike.