Details Condition: Brand New Format: Hardback (Sprayed Edge Premium Edition) ISBN: 9789363125193 Publisher: Wilco Publishing House Age Range: Ages 6+ Overview This Wilco Classics sprayed edge premium hardback edition of The Little Prince brings Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved fable to life in a beautifully finished collector's format. Featuring a durable hardcover, coloured sprayed page edges, and quality binding, it is designed for readers who want more than just the story — they want an object worth keeping. Ideal for gifting, shelf display, or a first "grown-up" hardback for a young reader, this edition pairs timeless storytelling with a premium physical presentation that suits both children and adult collectors alike. About the Book First published in 1943, The Little Prince follows a pilot stranded in the Sahara Desert after an engine failure, where he unexpectedly meets a solemn little boy who has fallen to Earth from a tiny asteroid. As the two form an unlikely friendship, the prince recounts his travels across a series of strange little planets, each inhabited by a single adult obsessed with one narrow pursuit — power, vanity, business, or drink. Through these gentle, dreamlike encounters, Saint-Exupéry builds a quiet meditation on what adulthood strips away: wonder, imagination, and the ability to truly see. The prince's tender attachment to a single rose becomes the emotional heart of the book, illustrating ideas about love, responsibility, and loss that resonate with readers long after childhood. Often described as a book for adults disguised as a children's story, the novella remains one of the most translated and best-selling books ever published. This Wilco Classics hardback edition preserves the text's warmth and philosophical depth while giving it a fresh, premium presentation with sprayed edges that set it apart on the shelf. Key Benefits Premium sprayed-edge hardback finish adds a striking, giftable look on any shelf Sturdy binding built to withstand repeated reading and years of family use A genuine classic — ideal for school reading lists, book clubs, and first-hardback collections Compact, easy-to-read format suitable for children and adults alike Makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, graduations, or special keepsake occasions About the Author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–1944) was a French writer and pioneering aviator whose flying career profoundly shaped his literary work. Born in Lyon, he flew mail routes across Africa and South America before turning his experiences into acclaimed books including Night Flight and Wind, Sand and Stars . The Little Prince , published in 1943, became his most enduring legacy, blending his love of flight with a philosophical fable about friendship and imagination. Saint-Exupéry disappeared during a reconnaissance flight in 1944, but his writing continues to be read and cherished by millions worldwide. Why You'll Love This Edition Beyond the beloved story itself, this sprayed edge hardback turns The Little Prince into a genuine keepsake — polished, durable, and beautiful enough to gift, display, or pass down for years to come. Please Note: Cover design reflects the UK edition as shown; ISBN corresponds to this specific Wilco Classics hardback printing.