Annie Fellows Johnston – Shirley Temple The Little Colonel 1936 1st Turkish Book Turkey
Annie Fellows Johnston – Shirley Temple Küçük Albay Filminde (The Little Colonel) – Selamet Basımevi First Edition (1936)
Description:
This Turkish first edition of Shirley Temple Küçük Albay Filminde, published by Selamet Basımevi in 1936, is a remarkably early Turkish film tie-in edition connected to Annie Fellows Johnston’s beloved classic The Little Colonel and its famous Shirley Temple screen adaptation. Published during the golden age of early Hollywood and the formative years of Turkish popular publishing, this edition stands as a rare intersection of children’s literature, cinema memorabilia, and early illustrated publishing.
Set in post-Civil War America, the story centers on a spirited young girl whose innocence and warmth help bridge divisions within a family still marked by pride and old conflicts. Through charm, humor, and emotional sincerity, the narrative unfolds as both a family story and a coming-of-age tale, emphasizing reconciliation, affection, and moral growth.
The appeal of The Little Colonel lies in its combination of sentimental storytelling and lively youthful adventure, qualities that made it especially suited to Shirley Temple’s screen persona. The story’s warmth and optimism helped make it one of the defining family narratives associated with early Hollywood cinema.
This Turkish edition is especially significant because it includes numerous photographs from the film, giving it added value as both a literary adaptation and illustrated film souvenir. The visual material closely ties the book to the celebrated 1935 film adaptation starring Shirley Temple, whose international popularity reached Turkish audiences as well.
As a 1936 Turkish publication, this is an exceptionally early and uncommon example of movie tie-in publishing in Turkey, making it particularly appealing to collectors of cinema, children’s books, and pre-war Turkish print culture.
Key Features:
• Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
• Title: Shirley Temple Küçük Albay Filminde (The Little Colonel)
• Publisher: Selamet Basımevi
• Date: 1936
• Edition: First Turkish Edition
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Illustrated Book / Film Tie-in
• Genre: Children’s Literature, Family Fiction, Film Tie-in
• Main Theme: Family reconciliation, childhood innocence, moral growth
• Adaptation: Based on the 1935 film The Little Colonel starring Shirley Temple
• Special Feature: Includes numerous film photographs throughout
• Significance: Rare pre-war Turkish illustrated film tie-in edition
• Collector Appeal: Highly collectible Shirley Temple and early Turkish cinema-related publication