{"product_id":"classics-illustrated-black-beauty-hardcover","title":"CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED BLACK BEAUTY Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna Sewell’s\u003c\/strong\u003e story of the horse, Black Beauty, and his experiences in life with his various owners -- some kind, some cruel. This was a new version of the 1949 adaptation, done in 1960. Outstanding art by the famous \u003cstrong\u003eL.B. Cole\u003c\/strong\u003e who went to work for Gilberton, publisher of \u003cem\u003eClassics Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e, after his noted stint doing comics and covers in the 1940s and 1950s. This is one of his rare instances of doing an entire story, with help from \u003cem\u003eClassics \u003c\/em\u003eregular \u003cstrong\u003eNorman Nodel. \u003c\/strong\u003ePainted cover by \u003cstrong\u003eAlbert Micale. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nClassics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Anna Sewell, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Classic Comic Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59640313250078,"sku":"CLABBH","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0684\/7006\/files\/clabbh-black-beauty-book.jpg?v=1784492865","url":"https:\/\/shop.budsartbooks.com\/products\/classics-illustrated-black-beauty-hardcover","provider":"Bud's Art Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}