The Skull Lantern: A Russian Fairy Tale
This artwork is part of the Slavic Fairy Tales collection, which can be enjoyed in its entirety through The Skull Lantern: A Russian Fairy Tale. This book is an epic adventure that explores a variety of Slavic tales in a modern way. Not all fairy tales end with “happily ever after.” Especially if they take place in the Russian wilderness. When a deathless skeleton king, a three-headed dragon, and a cannibalistic witch with a chicken-legged hut are involved, things are bound to get complicated. Enjoy this fresh take on Russian fairy tales as written and illustrated by acclaimed oil painter, Faina Lorah. This book provides a contemporary perspective on traditional Russian folklore with favorite characters such as Baba Yaga, Vasilisa, and Prince Ivan. it is told with approachable English and meant to be treasured by a new generation. Each of the 22 illustrations began as a beautiful oil painting, making this treasure a work of art on its own!