Ludwig Bemelmans Bücher

April 1945: In New York erscheint ein Roman mit dem Titel The Blue Danube, der sofort Aufsehen erregt. Sein Verfasser war dreißig Jahre zuvor nach Amerika ausgewandert. Mit einer geradezu unglaublichen Präzision erzählt er vom Grauen des NS-Staats, vom Alltag des Terrors in der deutschen Provinz. Der Roman, von dem es bis heute keine deutsche Übersetzung gab, spielt 1944 und beginnt in einem Biergarten an der Donau, in dem sich Herr Stolz, der Gauleiter von Regensburg, über das Essen beklagt. Als er zu einer Kapuzinerpredigt über den Schwarzhandel anheben will, schreit jemand: „Ein Schwein!“ In diesem Augenblick spaziert der Bürgermeister am Donaukai vorbei, doch es handelt sich um ein echtes Schwein, das mitten im Fluß auf einem Floß dahintreibt und schließlich auf einer Insel landet, die von den Fischers bewohnt wird, die hier den Regensburger Rettich anbauen. Die Insel ist „ein Stachel im Fleisch des Finanzamts“, weil sie nirgends registriert ist, offiziell also gar nicht existiert. Vor allem aber erweisen sich die Inselbewohner nicht nur als eigensinnig, sondern auch als renitent gegenüber der Naziherrschaft.

Die Frau meines Lebens - bk124; Bastei Lübbe Verlag; Ludwig Bemelmans; pocket_book; 1975

Celebrate 75 Years of Madeline! Here, collected in one handsome volume, are all the adventures of Madeline, a fearless little girl full of mischief and vitality who is one of the world’s most popular and beloved fictional characters. Madeline, which was first published in 1939, and its five sequels have charmed generations of readers, and become true classics. In each of these books, Bemelmans’ humorous verse, his immortal characters—Miss Clavel, Pepito, the magician, the others—and his wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris combine to create a memorable reading experience for people of all ages. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anna Quindlen has written an introduction to the collection, which also includes “The Isle of God,” an essay by Bemelmans on how he invented Madeline, and never-before-published working sketches of Madeline, as well as photos of the Bemelmans family.

For over sixty years, Madeline's adventures have enthralled her ever-growing audience. This collection brings together all six of the Madeline books in one volume. Every well-loved word and picture is here, plus an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anna Quindlen, an essay by Ludwig Bemelmans on how he created Madeline, and working sketches of Madeline, as well as photos of the Bemelmans family. This landmark volume will be treasured by the entire family.

Seventy-five years ago, a spirited little red-headed girl stepped out of the pages of a book and into the hearts of readers. Madeline may have been the smallest of the twelve little girls who always walked in two straight lines, but she was the bravest—to the tiger in the zoo, Madeline just said “pooh- pooh”. Madeline went on to inspire eight sequels, as well as television and movies, dolls and teasets and games. She is loved by millions of readers all over the world. To commemorate this anniversary, this lavish slipcased edition of the original Madline book includes a full-color panoramic pop up spread of Paris, with all the famous landmarks, including Madeline’s house. Happy 75th birthday, Madeline!

Rediscover Madeline, now available in board book format The story of twelve little girls in two straight lines, the smallest one being Madeline, has delighted children for more than seventy years. Now the beloved Caldecott Honor Book is available in a sturdy board book format and a reduced size perfect for small hands. While the text is slightly abridged, none of the charm of the original book is lost as a new format brings this classic title to a younger audience.