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A vintage Art Nouveau book titled The Chronicle of the Three Sisters with elegant gloves on a wooden table.

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A Forgotten Art Nouveau Gem Is Being Brought Back To Life—and It’s Absolutely Breathtaking

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At the turn of the 20th century, two of the greatest Austrian artists of the Art Nouveau movement—Heinrich Lefler and Joseph Urban—brought to life a fantastical fairy tale with illustrations unlike anything else created in their time. Yet it remains largely unknown today.

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This beautifully illustrated edition was originally published in 1899 in German

A Forgotten Art Nouveau Gem Is Being Brought Back To Life—and It’s Absolutely Breathtaking

“The Chronicle of the Three Sisters” was a visual masterpiece: golden accents, exquisite color work and whimsical fantasy wrapped in elegant Art Nouveau design.

A Forgotten Art Nouveau Gem Is Being Brought Back To Life—and It’s Absolutely Breathtaking

The book was an immense success, and in 1900, Urban and Lefler won the grand prize at the Paris Exposition Universelle for their breathtaking illustrations.

Nowadays, the book is very hard to find, surviving only in rare auctions or deep in library archives

A Forgotten Art Nouveau Gem Is Being Brought Back To Life—and It’s Absolutely Breathtaking

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That’s why a small independent publishing house is now on a mission to bring this magical book back to life

A Forgotten Art Nouveau Gem Is Being Brought Back To Life—and It’s Absolutely Breathtaking

For the first time in English—and you can help this project become a reality.

A Forgotten Art Nouveau Gem Is Being Brought Back To Life—and It’s Absolutely Breathtaking

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After four years of careful restoration, every illustration has been revived in vivid color, with attention to detail, recreating their vibrant effects to stay true to the beauty of the original lithographs.

In order to fund its publication, the campaign just launched on Kickstarter

A Forgotten Art Nouveau Gem Is Being Brought Back To Life—and It’s Absolutely Breathtaking

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Backers can get the book, along with prints, postcards and hand-printed silkscreen illustrations.

This new edition of “The Chronicle of the Three Sisters” isn’t just a reprint—it’s a revival of a lost Art Nouveau treasure

A Forgotten Art Nouveau Gem Is Being Brought Back To Life—and It’s Absolutely Breathtaking

And for anyone who loves illustration, fairy tales, or book history, it’s a must-have

A Forgotten Art Nouveau Gem Is Being Brought Back To Life—and It’s Absolutely Breathtaking

“The Chronicle of the Three Sisters” is a fairy tale penned by J.K.A. Musäus, a renowned German folklorist of the 18th century

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We are Maria Postea and Bogdan Gargarita, the two visual artists who created a publishing house called Editura Intaglio. We did so in order to publish the projects we consider important for the times we live in. What makes us stand out is that our books have a classic collection aspect with contemporary preoccupations. Since we created Editura Intaglio, almost 5 years ago, we have already published 18 books and now we are focusing on ambitious projects of national and international significance. Editura Intaglio is a Romanian Publishing House where two enthusiastic artists decided to bring back the unique atmosphere of illustration into the rather superficial modern world. The Intaglio books have a wide variety of themes - from classical fairy tales to historical legends and original stories, all decorated with the plasticity and freshness of traditional art.

We are Maria Postea and Bogdan Gargarita, the two visual artists who created a publishing house called Editura Intaglio. We did so in order to publish the projects we consider important for the times we live in. What makes us stand out is that our books have a classic collection aspect with contemporary preoccupations. Since we created Editura Intaglio, almost 5 years ago, we have already published 18 books and now we are focusing on ambitious projects of national and international significance. Editura Intaglio is a Romanian Publishing House where two enthusiastic artists decided to bring back the unique atmosphere of illustration into the rather superficial modern world. The Intaglio books have a wide variety of themes - from classical fairy tales to historical legends and original stories, all decorated with the plasticity and freshness of traditional art.

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Hello Pandas! My name is Ieva, though it's often mistaken for the word 'Leva,' and in Lithuanian, it means 'loser' (insert the pain emoji). While I don't take offense if you accidentally call me a loser, I thought I'd share something interesting with you, which I also do professionally at work.Anywayyy, my favorite part here is introducing you to creative people who deserve just as much recognition as famous celebrities. Besides that, I also enjoy memes and funny, lighthearted posts, and occasionally, I find myself drawn to a bit of internet drama.

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