1938 Grosset & Dunlap "From Famous Picture" Book

In 1937, New York book publisher Grosset & Dunlap produced The Complete Story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (see earlier Archive entry). However, this didn't prevent them from releasing a second title in 1938 to capitalize on the massive success of the movie.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: From the Famous Picture by Walt Disney, a 38 page book that includes color illustrations by Gustaf Tenggren, as well as B+W images from the film.

On the title page, it reads, "illustrated by Walt Disney." That's cute. :)

The vast majority of text for this book comes directly from the Good Housekeeping serial which was written by Dorothy Ann Blank (a member of the Disney story team for the film). It was originally published in the November and December 1937 issues of the periodical. It's not the complete magazine story but rather large excerpts, with a word or phrase changed here or there.

The hardcover came with a dust jacket which displayed the same art as found on the covers.

Special thanks to the Michael Filippello Collection for sharing these images with us.

UK Collins Edition of the Grosset & Dunlap Book

Circa 1938, a UK version of the classic Grosset & Dunlap book was published by Collins. It features a gorgeous full color cover illustration not found on the US version. Hardcover. Measures 11" x 8". Both editions contain the 80 identical pages inside, with color and B+W illustrations.

The title on the cover simply reads Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. On the US edition, it is referred to as The Complete Story of Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

The title pages, however, for the UK and US editions match in that they both leave off the phrase, The Complete Story of.

 

Illustrations and text copyright Disney/Collins, c.1938. Posted here for historical documentation purposes only.
Images via leander3.

View the US Grosset & Dunlap edition in the previous post. Also see the 1987 50th Anniversary reprint by Abrams.

1937 Harper & Bros. + Grosset & Dunlap Books

The First Stated Edition of the Complete Story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was published in 1937 by Harper & Bros. of New York & London. Hardcover in jacket. B+W and color illustrations. 80 pages. Except for a few Gustav Tenggren concept sketches, the book was entirely drawn by Disney artist Tom Wood.

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The First Edition, second printing was published by Grosset & Dunlap of New York.

Info and images courtesy of the Michael Filippello Collection.

See two London printings of this book by Collins A & B. In 1987, Abrams Publishers produced a 50th Anniversary Edition reprint of this title. Check it out in an earlier Archive entry to enjoy some of Tom Wood's gorgeous illustrations.

1938 Book - "Forest Friends from Snow White"

Published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1938, Walt Disney's Forest Friends from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is marvelously illustrated by Disney studio artists. The 28 page hardcover came in a dust jacket and measures 9.25" x 7.25".

The endpapers are quite stunning, with both front and back the same.

The only place Snow White makes an appearance is on title page. Contrary to what it says, we all know that Walt Disney was not the illustrator.

The pages alternate throughout between B+W illustrations and color plates.

The story centers around Little Red Squirrel. All the forest animals seem to be sharing a secret except for him. Not wanting the others to think he doesn't know what it is, he pretends he does. He starts to feel embarrassed, though, by not knowing and so tries to hide from the others.

The centerspread illustration.

The animals were indeed keeping a secret--a surprise birthday party for Little Red Squirrel.

After surprising the birthday boy, they all scattered in different directions to dig up hidden presents for the party feast--nuts, berries, green shoots, and delicious crunchy bugs. Then the young animals played games until the day neared it's end. The story concludes with Little Red Squirrel having had a real good time and wondering how long it will take for his next birthday to come around.

Illustrations and text copyright Disney. Posted here for historical documentation purposes only.
Image scans courtesy of the Rick Payne Collection via dadric's attic.

Forest friends was listed in Ted Hake's Official 2007 Price Guide to Disney Collectibles, 2nd edition

1948/52 "Seven Dwarfs" Book from Grosset & Dunlap/Golden

In 1948, Grosset & Dunlap published a small book entitled, Come Play with the Seven Dwarfs. Hardcover. The story and pictures were by the Walt Disney Studio, adapted by Julius Svendsen.

In 1952, the volume would be reworked into a Little Golden Book called, Walt Disney's Seven Dwarfs Find A House, #D67. Contains a total of 24 pages (not including covers). Both titles had vintage, yet fresh looking cover art. Original retail price 25¢.

In this edition, the story is told by Annie North Bedford, adapted from the Julius Svendsen version. Published by Simon and Schuster (printed by Western Printing and Lithographing Company).

The text in the second version, although still meant for very young readers, is a little more advanced.

So we start out by learning there are seven dwarfs who sleep out in the forest because they have no home.

Coming to the rescue are the forest animals who lead the "seven little men" to an empty house which they simply claim as their own. Life is so easy sometimes.

Without a Snow White to guide them (she does not appear in the book), the dwarfs actually clean the cottage, wash up for dinner, and make the food all on their own.

In their normal fashion, they end the day with some good music.

Story and artwork copyright Disney.

Thank you to Disney buff Dan Alexander Dizmentia who found and donated the Little Golden Book to the Filmic Light Collection. Also thanks go to the Michael Filippello Collection for the info and images from the Grosset & Dunlap comparison.