Coming August 27, Beehive Books Illuminated Edition Of Carlo Collodi’s Classic Novel Pinocchio, Illustrated by Hellboy Creator Mike Mignola And Annotated By Lemony Snicket

A key feature of Beehive Books is their exquisite Illuminated Edition Imprints. The latest addition to this collection is an enthralling adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s timeless Pinocchio, showcasing artwork by Mike Mignola, renowned for Hellboy, and annotated by the distinguished novelist Lemony Snicket. Set to grace bookstores on August 27th, this announcement was made in a recent Press Release.

HELLBOY Creator Mike Mignola and A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Author Lemony Snicket Team Up For a Unique Edition of PINOCCHIO From Beehive Books

(August 26, 2024) Renowned Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, award-winning colorist Dave Stewart, and celebrated novelist Lemony Snicket (A Series of Unfortunate Events) are teaming up with Beehive Books for an illustrated and annotated edition of Carlo Collodi’s classic novel PINOCCHIO. This all-new, deluxe hardcover edition includes over more than 50 exquisite original illustrations from Mignola, which breathe new life to the charm, gloom, and chaos of the seminal novel, alongside over 100 full text annotations by Snicket, presented as slipped-in typewritten sheets produced by Snicket during his Pinocchio-induced descent into madness.

Beehive Book’s PINOCCHIO: THE ILLUMINATED EDITION provides commentary by Lemony Snicket, which takes both the reader and the acclaimed writer on a first experience of the iconic novel, chock full of surreal symbolism and commentary

Author Lemony Snicket

“For many years I have been curious to see if I, too, will join the tradition of readers completely transformed into lunatics from a reading of PINOCCHIO, and although Carlo Collodi died long ago, I like to think that somewhere, somehow, he is interested in seeing what I might have to say as I read this book and likely lose my mind. Perhaps you are too.”

Beehive Books Editor Josh O’Neil

“This is not just a new edition of Collodi’s classic—it’s both a celebration of a classic work of children’s literature, and a strange Borgesian experiment. Mignola and Snicket have invented an entirely new way to read this beloved Italian fable. Covered with coffee-stains and inkblots, Snickett’s notes are more than text annotations -—they’re missives from the brink of literary agony and ecstasy, and in their strange conceit they walk us through the wilds of Collodi’s fabulous tale, and reintroduce us to its odd, wonderful music.”

A large blue angelic figure with a halo of stars hovers over a medieval village with buildings and a church spire, surrounded by flying birds under a dark sky scattered with stars. — Pinocchio Pg. 1 by Mike Mignola

Illustration of Pinocchio standing on a log with branches and leaves, surrounded by A, B, C letter blocks, mushrooms, and a snail, under a banner with "Pinocchio" written on it. — Pinocchio, pg. 27 by Mike Mignola

A person in a lavish robe steps out of an ornate structure adorned with a jester figure and celestial symbols. — Pinocchio Pg. 63 By Mike Mignola

Monochromatic illustration featuring an elderly man in a suit with a star emblem, and abstract shapes resembling a woman in the background, various celestial elements, and geometric patterns surrounding them. — Carlo Collodi by Mike Mignola

Illustration of a bearded man with glasses in front of a whimsical village and surrounded by various celestial and ocean objects. — Mike Mignola by Mike Mignola

A shadowy figure's hand releases a fedora hat and scattered papers, set against a light blue background. — Lemony Snicket by Mike Mignola

Illuminated Editions

The project is part of Beehive Book’s acclaimed Illuminated Editions imprint, the Philadelphia-based company’s distinctive line of book art editions of literary classics which reimagine literary masterworks with all-new covers and illustrations from the world’s greatest graphic artists, including the Balbusso Twins, Rebekka Dunlap, Brecht Evens, Dave McKean, Paul Pope, Yuko Shimizu, Bill Sienkiewicz, Kent Williams, and Jim Woodring, alongside original essays from the likes of Academy Award-winning filmmakers Guillermo Del Toro and Darren Aronofsky and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Cunningham. The Beehive Books Illuminated Editions feature singular design sensibilities, the highest production values, and a special emphasis on comics and graphic art.

PINOCCHIO: THE ILLUMINATED EDITION is due out on Tuesday, August 27.