{"product_id":"hans-christian-andersen-the-top-and-ball-1994-turkish-book-turkey-illustrated","title":"Hans Christian Andersen – The Top and Ball 1994 Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHans Christian Andersen – The Top and Ball (Top ile Topaç) – Mini Çocuk Yayınları 1994 Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is the 1994 Turkish edition of The Top and Ball (Top ile Topaç) by Hans Christian Andersen, published by Mini Çocuk Yayınları. The story is part of Andersen's Fairy Tales and tells the amusing and bittersweet story of a spinning top who falls in love with a beautiful leather ball. The ball considers herself superior and rejects the top, creating a charming tale about love, pride, vanity and the way appearances and circumstances can change over time. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows the top as he admires the ball and hopes to win her affection, while she proudly boasts about her origins and believes herself destined for someone better. Years later, fate brings the two toys together again under very different circumstances. Andersen transforms these simple toys into memorable characters, using their story to explore unrequited love, pride and the fleeting nature of beauty and status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, this 1994 Mini Çocuk Yayınları edition is particularly attractive because it features numerous illustrations throughout the book, all created by renowned Turkish illustrator Mustafa Delioğlu. The artwork gives this Turkish edition its own distinctive visual identity and makes it a unique Turkey-only illustrated interpretation of Andersen's lesser-known fairy tale. For collectors of Anderseniana, vintage Turkish children's books and Turkish illustration, the combination of an uncommon Andersen story, a dedicated Turkish edition and original artwork by Mustafa Delioğlu makes this a highly appealing collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e• Author: Hans Christian Andersen\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Original Title: The Top and Ball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Turkish Title: Top ile Topaç\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Publisher: Mini Çocuk Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Publication Year: 1994\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Genre: Fairy Tales; Children's Literature; Classic Literature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Collection: Andersen's Fairy Tales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Illustrations: Numerous illustrations throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Illustrator: Mustafa Delioğlu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Collector Appeal: 1994 Turkish edition featuring numerous unique Turkey-only illustrations by renowned Turkish illustrator Mustafa Delioğlu. An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of Andersen's fairy tales, vintage Turkish children's books and Turkish illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50120554283146,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_11513f61-e6da-4b8c-8f69-19487b41d0d1.jpg?v=1788352803","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/hans-christian-andersen-the-top-and-ball-1994-turkish-book-turkey-illustrated","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}