{"product_id":"polish-folklore-and-myth","title":"Polish Folklore and Myth","description":"Edited by Joanne Asala, the stories are vividly and dramatically interpreted and portrayed in the paper-cuts (wycinaki) by Alice Wadowski-Bak, noted paper-cut and folkore artist.¶The work of Alice Wadowski-Bak, native of Niagara Falls, New York, is found in private collections and galleries worldwide. The art of wycinanki appeared in Poland in the middle of the 1800s, especially in rural areas where sheep shears were readily available. The method of folding, layering, coloring, and overlay is related to the ancient Chinese art of the block print. Artist Wadowski-Bak explores both wycinanki and oriental stencil cutting. Her origianl designs for this book attest to her exquisite artistry.¶This is a treasure of folk art and lore. A very special gift for personal collections.This book of engaging folk stories includes such tales as “The Violin,” “The Headache Cure,” “Midsummer’s Eve,” “The Flower Queen’s Daughter,” “The Legend of the North Wind,” “The Flaming Castle,” “The Village Dance,” and “The Unfinished Tune.”The stories were collected by Joanne Asala, with wycinanki (paper-cutting) illustrations by Polish-American artist Alice Wadowski-Bak.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1572160896\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1572160896.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Asala, Joanne|Wadowski-Bak, Alice\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41511239221306,"sku":"DBV.1572160896.G","price":10.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1572160896-0.jpg?v=1783473400","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/polish-folklore-and-myth","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}