Os “Novos” Contos de Fadas: Tradição e Inovação em A Bela e a Adormecida, de Gaiman e Riddell

Abstract:

We investigate in this article tradition and innovation in the book The Sleeper and the Spindle through the analysis of the narrative construction. We also look upon the important role played by the graphic project and illustrations in this book. Thus, we address in our analysis the collaboration between two important British authors: the writer Neil Gaiman and the illustrator Chris Riddell. We prioritize as theoretical reference for this study the research made on illustration and graphical project of children books by Nikolajeva e Scott, Moraes, Linden, Ramos. We also employ the studies of fairy tales by Betelheim, Coelho, Corso e Corso. Taking into consideration that the book cannot be categorized as a picturebook as defined by the British concept, the narrative is not only told by its texts, but also by its illustrations and graphic project, as highlighted in this essay. The dialogue between writer and illustrator and the freedom that the latter had to present his point of view were the milestone for the success of this book.

Keywords:
fairy tales; illustration; graphic project; Neil Gaiman; Chris Riddell