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Issue: Little Lit: Folklore & Fairy Tale Funnies #[nn]
Publication Date: January 2000
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagHarperCollins
Brand:
Indicia Publisher:
On Sale Date: 2000
Volume: none
Pages: 74
ISBN: 0060286245
UPC/EAN:
Price: $19.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 21 (12 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Nova Ren Suma (Associate Editor); R. Sikoryak (Associate Editor); Art Spiegelman; Francoise Moulay
Disclose Notes: Children's book which utilizes children's illustrators and underground comic artists to give new spins on old fairy tales in a comic format.

First of the Little Lit series edited by Art Spiegelman and Francoise Mouly. It includes two board games.

Followed by Little Lit: Folklore & Fairy Tale Funnies (HarperCollins, 2000 series) #[nn] and Little Lit: It Was a Dark and Silly Night (HarperCollins, 2003 series) #[nn].
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: Color
Dimensions:  
Paper Stock:  
Binding: Hardcover
Publishing Format:  
Format Notes:  
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reprinted from a Content Item in another Issue.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Art Spiegelman (Painted)
Inker(s): Art Spiegelman (Painted)
Colorist(s): Art Spiegelman (Painted)
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Fairy Tale Road Rage

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Chris Ware
Penciller(s): Chris Ware
Inker(s): Chris Ware
Colorist(s): Chris Ware
Letterer(s): Chris Ware
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Interior front and back covers and their facing endpapers form a board game complete with cut out pieces and counters to punch out to play a game of story creation.
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Title, Credits and Index Pages

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Various
Inker(s): Various
Colorist(s): Various
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Prince Rooster: A Hasidic Parable

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Art Spiegelman
Penciller(s): Art Spiegelman
Inker(s): Art Spiegelman
Colorist(s): Art Spiegelman
Letterer(s): Art Spiegelman
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Synopsis: A king tries to find a cure for his son who believes himself to be a rooster.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBig Fat Little Lit #[nn] published January 2006
as Prince Rooster [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagJewish Comix Anthology #[1] published July 2014
as Prince Rooster [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Humpty Trouble

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): William Joyce
Penciller(s): William Joyce
Inker(s): William Joyce
Colorist(s): William Joyce
Letterer(s): William Joyce
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Synopsis: Egg lovers Myron and Ethel Orbly try to figure out how to put Humpty Dumpty together again.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBig Fat Little Lit #[nn] published January 2006
as Humpty Trouble [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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A Knight to Remember

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ever Meulen
Penciller(s): Ever Meulen
Inker(s): Ever Meulen
Colorist(s): Ever Meulen
Letterer(s): Ever Meulen
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A memory game. Meulen's real name is Eddy Vermeulen.
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The Sleeping Beauty

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Daniel Clowes
Penciller(s): Daniel Clowes
Inker(s): Daniel Clowes
Colorist(s): Daniel Clowes
Letterer(s): Daniel Clowes
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Synopsis: Prince charming's mother who is of ogre ancestry tries to eat her daughter-in-law and grandchildren while her son is away.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBig Fat Little Lit #[nn] published January 2006
as The Sleeping Beauty [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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The Leafless Tree: After an Old Dutch Folktale

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joost Swarte
Penciller(s): Joost Swarte
Inker(s): Joost Swarte
Colorist(s): Joost Swarte
Letterer(s): Joost Swarte
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Synopsis: A fairy sends a poor man out to stand on a bridge in Amsterdam where she promises that he will make his fortune.
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In Content Item: FlagBig Fat Little Lit #[nn] published January 2006
as The Leafless Tree [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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What's Wrong With This Picture?

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bruce McCall (Painted)
Penciller(s): Bruce McCall (Painted)
Inker(s): Bruce McCall (Painted)
Colorist(s): Bruce McCall (Painted)
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Fisherman and the Sea Princess

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Mazzucchelli
Penciller(s): David Mazzucchelli
Inker(s): David Mazzucchelli
Colorist(s): David Mazzucchelli
Letterer(s): David Mazzucchelli
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Synopsis: A young fisherman saves a turtle's life and as a reward is taken to visit the Sea King. Falling in love with the king's daughter, the fisherman remains for three years before deciding to return to visit his family, but when he reaches land again, he finds that 300 years have passed.
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In Content Item: FlagBig Fat Little Lit #[nn] published January 2006
as The Fisherman and the Sea Princess [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Two Hunchbacks

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Lorenzo Mattotti
Penciller(s): Lorenzo Mattotti
Inker(s): Lorenzo Mattotti
Colorist(s): Lorenzo Mattotti
Letterer(s): Lorenzo Mattotti
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Synopsis: Two hunchbacks try to devise a way to get rid of their hideous humps with the help of three singing grandmothers.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBig Fat Little Lit #[nn] published January 2006
as The Two Hunchbacks [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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The Gingerbread Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Walt Kelly
Penciller(s): Walt Kelly
Inker(s): Walt Kelly
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Synopsis: The Gingerbread Man can outrun everyone, but can he outfox a fox?
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBig Fat Little Lit #[nn] published January 2006
as The Gingerbread Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagFairy Tale Parade #6 published May 1943
was The Gingerbread Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Title page for the story reprints the full cover for Fairy Tale Parade #6 as well as partial covers for 10 other issues from the series.
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The Baker's Daughter

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harry Bliss
Penciller(s): Harry Bliss
Inker(s): Harry Bliss
Colorist(s): Harry Bliss
Letterer(s): Harry Bliss
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Synopsis: A stingy baker's daughter is taught a serious lesson in kindness.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBig Fat Little Lit #[nn] published January 2006
as The Baker's Daughter [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Can You Find the Twins?

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): J. Otto Seibold
Penciller(s): J. Otto Seibold
Inker(s): J. Otto Seibold
Colorist(s): J. Otto Seibold
Letterer(s): J. Otto Seibold
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A matching game.
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Jack and His Mom and the Beanstalk

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Macaulay
Penciller(s): David Macaulay
Inker(s): David Macaulay
Colorist(s): David Macaulay
Letterer(s): David Macaulay
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Synopsis: Jack defeats a giant living on a magic beanstalk to win his family's fortune back.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBig Fat Little Lit #[nn] published January 2006
as Jack and His Mom and the Beanstalk [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Spookyland

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Charles Burns
Penciller(s): Charles Burns
Inker(s): Charles Burns
Letterer(s): Charles Burns; Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBig Fat Little Lit #[nn] published January 2006
as Spookyland [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Find the hidden items in the picture.
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The Enchanted Pumpkin

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Claude Ponti
Penciller(s): Claude Ponti
Inker(s): Claude Ponti
Colorist(s): Claude Ponti
Letterer(s): Claude Ponti
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBig Fat Little Lit #[nn] published January 2006
as The Enchanted Pumpkin [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Hungry Horse

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Kazimieras G. Prapuolenis [as Kaz]
Penciller(s): Kazimieras G. Prapuolenis [as Kaz]
Inker(s): Kazimieras G. Prapuolenis [as Kaz]
Colorist(s): Kazimieras G. Prapuolenis [as Kaz]
Letterer(s): Kazimieras G. Prapuolenis [as Kaz]
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Synopsis: A farmer mistreats a magic horse he buys from a witch and this cruelty ends up being his downfall.
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In Content Item: FlagBig Fat Little Lit #[nn] published January 2006
as The Hungry Horse [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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The Princess and the Pea

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Barbara McClintock
Penciller(s): Barbara McClintock
Inker(s): Barbara McClintock
Colorist(s): Barbara McClintock
Letterer(s): Barbara McClintock
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Synopsis: A choosy prince tries to settle on the perfect bride.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBig Fat Little Lit #[nn] published January 2006
as The Princess and the Pea [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Contributor Notes

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Chris Ware
Inker(s): Chris Ware
Colorist(s): Chris Ware
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Short biographys of the contributors.
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Fairy Tale Road Rage

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Chris Ware
Penciller(s): Chris Ware
Inker(s): Chris Ware
Colorist(s): Chris Ware
Letterer(s): Chris Ware
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy
Feature(s): Little Lit
Character(s): Rusty Brown; Chalky White; Grandma / Beautiful Princess; Handsome Young Frog; The Wolf
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: A continuation of the board game from the front of the book.

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