It is so poetic and simple but it cuts deep, and its a hard book to forget. Bambi a life in the woods by salten felix chambers whittaker. If youre looking for this book, make sure its written by felix salten, the whittaker chambers translation, ideally with kurt wieses excellent illustrations. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The novel was well received by critics and is considered a classic, as well as one of the first environmental novels. I have a first edition of bambi by felix salten published by. Bambi fictitious character, deer, deer in fiction, fiction, folklore, juvenile fiction, juvenile literature, legends and stories, legends. The book is head and shoulders above the overly cute disney cartoon. Originally written in german, and translated to english by whittaker chambers. The original story of a deer named bambi and bambis children, was written in 1929 by felix.
Feb 01, 2018 spring had sprung and a new prince of the forest is born, follow bambi on a journey of friendship, love, life and saying goodbye. Children felix salten hardcover 1929 thrushwood books thumper. Shop by category electronics, cars, fashion, collectibles. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. You are bidding on the vintage hardback book bambi, written by felix salten, illustrated by kurt wiese, published in 1929. The novel traces the life of bambi, a male roe deer, from his birth through childhood, the loss of his mother, the finding of a mate, the.
Salten published a sequel, bambis children, in 1939. Bambi disney classic little golden book golden books. It has a dark blue hard cover, and as far as i can tell was translated and printed in english about 1932. Apr 29, 2015 of course, from the moment bambi and his mother approached the meadow in chapter 2, i was filled with apprehension since bambis mother is shot and killed in the disney version in the meadow.
He learns that deer do not kill other animals nor do they fight over. Salzman born 1869 moved with his parents to vienna when he was three weeks old, wrote bambi in 1923 and first published it under the pen name felix salten in germany in 1923 as bambi, ein leben im walde bambi, a life in the. In this stunning edition, experience the classic story brought to life again. This is rather unfortunate as most of the powerful imagery.
The walt disney classics collection also know as the wdcc offers the disney collector the finest and widest range of highquality disney themed figurines. Bambi, a life in the woods, originally published in austria as bambi. The hero of the book is bambi, and his destiny is traced from a tiny fawn to a mature stag with a family. It did not help that, very obnoxiously, bradley randomly decided to make a shotgun sound. Unfortunately, disney s obliteration of original source material extends to book form, and a simple search for bambi in a book store turns up far too many novelizations of the movie. Bambis children by felix salten from 1929 is one book in the online collection. Feb 7, 2020 bambi is a 1942 movie made by walt disney. Bambi s children by felix salten from 1929 is one book in the online collection. This is rather unfortunate as most of the powerful imagery was stripped out of this version.
Find great deals on ebay for bambi book and bambi felix salten. It was adapted into a theatrical animated film, bambi, by walt disney productions in 1942, two russian. The enchanted book of disney by conthauberger on deviantart. A life in the woods by austrian author felix salten, originally published in austria in 1923. Bambi by felix salten meet your next favorite book. Bambi is a 1942 american animated film directed by david hand supervising a team of sequence directors, produced by walt disney and based on the 1923 book bambi, a life in the woods by austrian author felix salten. Vintage bambi book 1929 felix salten illustrated hc. Vintage 1979 walt disneys bambi grows up hardback book. Spring had sprung and a new prince of the forest is born, follow bambi on a journey of friendship, love, life and saying goodbye. See more ideas about bambi, disney and walt disney.
And i still say and hope that all deer during hunting season do run, bambi, run. Likely not as many people are aware of the fact that the movie is based on the book bambi. The beloved story of a deer in the forest reaches a new generation of readers with a fresh new look. Most nineties kids grew up with the adorable disney movie bambi, but the basis for the movie was the 1923 book by felix salten. This is the book version of walt disneys bambi, designed to promote the movie, illustrated throughout with 14 fullpage color images from the film and 54 intext halftone cartoons. Browse our walt disney classics collection collection. Bambi is a 1942 american animated film directed by david hand supervising a team of sequence directors, produced by walt disney and based on the 1923 book bambi, a life in the woods by. Bambi storybook is a read along story book, its read to you aloud, kids can read along with the story. The film was released by rko radio pictures on august, 1942, and is the fifth disney animated feature film. Salzman born 1869 moved with his parents to vienna when he was three. Like the grimm fairy tales, bambi is a story with a message in social behavior. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
Unfortunately, disneys obliteration of original source material extends to book form, and a simple search for bambi in a book store turns up far too many novelizations of the movie. Walt disneys bambi first edition signed felix salten. The book begins with the birth of bambi and his allimportant first relationship with his gentle, loving mother, his childhood friendship with faline and his early learning about him who is never named but we know to be man or men. Forget disney s stupid thumper the rabbit and the skunk, and just about everything else in the disney version. Aug 11, 2012 i have a first edition of bambi by felix salten published by simon and schuster in 1928. The classic movie for the child in all of us joins the walt disney signature collection. The original story of a deer named bambi and bambi s children, was written in 1929 by felix salten. Make offer vintage 1979 walt disneys bambi grows up hardback book, book club edition. This is an early translation from the 1929 german book. Forget disneys stupid thumper the rabbit and the skunk, and just about everything else in the disney version. Vtg 1929 felix salten bambi hardcover dust jacket very nice condition. This version is closer to the disney version in tone due to the missing parts. Bambi book by felix salten, steve johnson, lou fancher.
Bambi was animated by disneys legendary nine old men including frank thomas, ollie johnston, marc davis, milt kahl and eric larson. Walt disney productions based on the original story by felix salten published by racine, wisconsin, u. Likely not as many people are aware of the fact that the movie is based on the book. Eine lebensgeschichte aus dem walde is a 1923 austrian comingofage novel written by felix salten and published by ullstein verlag. I read bambi when i was about 10, and it made a great impact upon my outlook on life as a child. I have a first edition of bambi by felix salten published by simon and schuster in 1928. The forward is written by john galsworthy on march 16, 1928 describing reading it in galley proof. Like the grimm fairy tales, bambi is a story with a message in social behavior and consequences of ones actions.
Bambi, a life in the woods is a 1923 austrian comingofage novel written by felix salten and. Bambi read along story book bambi storybook read aloud. Here is something i would like to show you, i just made this called the enchanted book of disney. Felix salten was the pen name of siegmund salzmann, a jewish writer born whose books were banned by. Felix salten was the pen name of siegmund salzmann, a jewish writer born whose books were banned by hitler. Much better than the short version and movie put together. The original story of young bambi starts as he begins life in the forest with his mother, cousins, and other furry friends. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. First published 1923, and propelled to international fame by walt disney in 1942.
Contrary to popular belief, bambi was not a disney creation. Check out our disney bambi book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our. Bambi salten felix galsworthy john foreword abebooks. The forward is written by john galsworthy on march 16, 1928 describing reading it in. An abridged version of bambi this is an unabridged recording of an abridged version of the book. First edition, hardcover, has very slight lean with a touch of skewing, hint of very faint bowing to rear board, very slight bumps to spine ends and lower corners, touch of shelfwear to edges and upper corners, and slight sunning. Steve johnson and his partner, lou fancher, have worked as a creative team for more than twentysix years, illustrating more than fortyfive childrens books, including my many colored. While he is still an awkward young fawn, his mother teaches him that he is a deer. Get the best deal for bambi disney books pre1968 from the largest. Bambi, thumper and friendschildrens fiction, favorite. Bambi disney storybook read aloud by josiewose youtube. A beautifully written and critically acclaimed classic that has been translated into more than twenty languages and inspired one of the most beloved disney films of all time, bambi is an emotionally wrought exploration of family that also serves as a powerful allegory of modern times.
Most people are familiar with the story of bambi the deer from the walt disney animated film of 1942. The book, bambi, is slightly different than its disney counterpart. A picture of bambi in gilt is imprinted in an embossed box on front board. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Title is in somewhat dulled gilt on spine but easily readable. There are still many similarities and in general the two versions track. I did not know that bambi was a full novel and only saw the little kids book with pretty pictures.
He learns that deer do not kill other animals nor do they fight. Other than the usual library markings and stamps in front, this book is unmarked. Up for sale is this vintage 1929 bambi exlibrary 1st edition hardcover book by felix salten published by noble and noble. The original story of a deer named bambi and bambis children, was written in 1929 by felix salten. There are big issues in the original salten work like government dependence, note the scene with the hunters dog and the wounded fox. Vintage 1929 bambi 1st edition hardcover felix salten. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bambi is one heckeva allegory touching on many human themes. Vtg 1929 book bambi by felix salten simon and schuster. Some green on bottom edges of pages, label on inside and pencil price on first inside page, some wear but in good condition.