"'Will you walk into my parlour,' said the Spider to the Fly..." is easily one o
f the most recognized and quoted first lines in all of English verse. But do you
have any idea how the age-old tale of the Spider and the Fly ends? This endurin
g verse from Mary Howitt dates back to the nineteenth century, but its warning -
to beware the wiles of flattery - remains today as relevant as ever. Now in its
tenth year, celebrated artist Tony DiTerlizzi, drawing inspiration from his lov
e of classic Hollywood horror movies of the 1920s and 1930s, shines a cinematic
spotlight on Mary Howitt's warning, written to her own children about those who
use sweet words to hide their not-so-sweet intentions.
Featuring new jacket a
rt and a commemorative poster this special 10th anniversary edition of the quint
essential cautionary tale is a must have!
