Puss in Boots – Grimm Brothers 1977 Armenian Book Turkey Illustrated
Description:
This is the 1977 Armenian-language edition of Puss in Boots (Pîsikn u Mukerı) by the Brothers Grimm, published in Istanbul by the Türkiye Ermenileri Öğretmenler Birliği. The story follows a clever cat who uses intelligence, deception and ingenuity to transform the fortunes of his impoverished master, eventually helping him gain wealth, status and a much better life. The tale has a long literary history, with important versions appearing in the works of Giovanni Francesco Straparola, Giambattista Basile and Charles Perrault before and alongside later adaptations.
Puss in Boots has been adapted by numerous writers and artists over the centuries. The Brothers Grimm included a version of the tale in their early collection, although the story was later removed from subsequent editions because of its close relationship to Perrault's version. This long history of retelling has made Puss in Boots one of the most widely recognized European fairy tales.
For collectors, this 1977 Istanbul edition is particularly interesting as an Armenian-language publication issued by the Türkiye Ermenileri Öğretmenler Birliği. The book contains numerous interior illustrations created by Armenian illustrator Jermen Mutlucan, giving the edition a distinctive visual identity. The combination of Armenian-language text, its Istanbul publishing history, the 1970s publication date and original artwork makes this a unique Turkey-only collectible, especially appealing to collectors of Grimm fairy tales, Armenian books published in Turkey and illustrated children's literature.
Key Features:
• Author: Grimm Brothers
• Original Title: Puss in Boots
• Armenian Title: Pîsikn u Mukerı
• Publisher: Türkiye Ermenileri Öğretmenler Birliği
• Publication Year: 1977
• Place of Publication: Istanbul, Turkey
• Language: Armenian
• Genre: Fairy Tale; Children's Literature; German Literature
• Illustrations: Numerous interior illustrations by Armenian illustrator Jermen Mutlucan
• Collector Appeal: 1977 Armenian-language edition published in Istanbul by the Türkiye Ermenileri Öğretmenler Birliği, featuring numerous illustrations by Armenian illustrator Jermen Mutlucan. Its Armenian text, Turkish publishing history and distinctive artwork make it a unique Turkey-only collectible.