Eight decades after its publication in France, The Little Prince continues to resonate with generations. To celebrate this anniversary, Gallimard Jeunesse is unveiling a new edition of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's masterpiece, enriched with previously unpublished illustrations and graphic animations. A special feature of this highly anticipated edition, due out on April 2nd, is that it was entrusted to the MinaLima studio, renowned for shaping the visual world of the Harry Potter film saga.
A graphic reimagining by the creators of the Harry Potter universe
With this new edition, the goal wasn't to reproduce Saint-Exupéry's famous watercolors, but to offer a contemporary interpretation. "The aim wasn't to repeat what had already been done, but to reimagine the work," Miraphora Mina explained in Ouest-France. Together with Eduardo Lima, she chose to revisit the world of The Little Prince by playing with creativity, textures, and visual effects, in an approach reminiscent of their previous work on classics like Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland.
The 192-page book follows in the tradition of "animated" editions, with interactive graphics and a layout designed to enhance the reading experience. Translated into 22 languages and printed in 250,000 copies worldwide, this project targets a broad audience, from new readers to fans of the original work.
A worldwide success that remains intact 80 years after its French publication
Published in the United States in 1943 and then in France in 1946, after the death of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince has become a global literary phenomenon. According to Thomas Rivière, a member of the author's estate, the book has sold approximately 300 million copies and has been translated into 650 languages and dialects, figures reported by Ouest-France.
This new edition reflects a desire to bring this classic to life in a new way, without betraying its spirit. By blending literary heritage with contemporary aesthetics, it demonstrates the Little Prince's ability to reinvent itself without losing its strength: a universal, timeless, and ever-vibrant work.
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