Noel Daniel's Kay Nielsen. East of the Sun and West of the Moon celebrates the Danish illustrator's stunning Art Nouveau interpretations of Nordic fairy tales. Nielsen's intricate, dreamlike illustrations transform traditional stories into visual symphonies of color, pattern, and imagination. The book reveals an artist whose work bridges the gap between illustration and fine art, creating images that are both decorative masterpieces and profound explorations of myth and psychology.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Nielsen understood that fairy tales deserve illustrations as complex and beautiful as the stories themselves. His work proves that children's literature can be sophisticated art, and that the best illustrations don't just accompany stories, they deepen them.

DETAILS: • Author: Noel Daniel • Publisher: Taschen • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: February 27, 2018 • ISBN: 9783836570220 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days