By Jacob Grimm The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm: The Complete First Edition [Hardcover] Hardcover – 3 Nov 2014

Exactly what I was looking for - I think it is fantastic that the 1st editions of the Grimm fairy tales are still being printed. The way that a tale can turn from fairies and princesses to a line such as 'he picked up the cats by the scruff of the neck and bludgeoned them to death' is quite amusing! Some are less child friendly than your typical modern fairy tale, but I think a lot are appropriate and the right length to be read as a bedtime story.

Kindle version: I've always wondered about these stories. Having read them (at last) I'm totally captivated by them. The text is very well presented on Kindle. I've never been a big fan of illustrations on Kindle, but these are fine, their bold style making them very clear and with an authentic oldie worldie woodcut feel. But it's only the stories I'm interested in, and these are excellent. Endings are not always "happy" ones. I like that even more.

I remember my gran reading me the brothers grimm stories as a child, so glad i bought this book. Im going to be keeping it safe for my children in years to come. Just had to have a read though, the devil in the green coat, i had forgotten what its like to fall in love with a book

Absolutely brilliant. Couldn't afford this as a Christmas present until I was paid on Friday 22nd. Was sure it would have to arrive after Christmas, but before even buying it the page said it would be guaranteed for the 23rd. Arrived in plenty of time and the book is absolutely beautiful. A tad more expensive than some copies, but not by a whole lot and I really preferred the illustrations on the cover, and the art inside is fantastic too

Great book my partner loves it. Stories are translated well and don't miss out the gorier buts that were removed in the children's adaptations. May not be suitable for younger readers but otherwise a great read.

Love this book! The stories are so dark but it's great to read the original versions of all the fairy tales.My partner is even interested in this book and he doesn't enjoy reading at all usually!

If you've ever wondered where the term, "It's Grimm" comes from, then wonder no more. Buy this book and read any one of the man, many, many stories. In fact, read them all.

Wonderful book, full of creepy gems. Highly recommended.