Tread the boards with the Little Prince

Tread the boards with the Little Prince

If you’ve just read or heard the Little Prince, you should know that the story has also been adapted for the stage on a number of occasions. As a traditional play or a musical comedy, the Little Prince has inspired and continues to inspire directors the world over.…continue reading →

The Little Prince weeps for Japan

The Little Prince weeps for Japan

No need to remind you of the painful events unfolding in Japan. The Little Prince (Oshino Ojisame, the Prince from the Stars, in Japanese) has very close ties to a country that boasts no fewer than thirty different translations of Saint-Exupéry’s tale. It is also the country where numerous researchers, including Hiroshi Mino, a university professor to whom we feel very close, have dedicated so many works to the Little Prince and his author.…continue reading →

Children write to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Children write to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

We were amazed by Stéphane Pezerat’s play, and we were not the only ones. Remember, at the end of the book (and of the play), Saint-Exupéry sends us this message: “Then, if a child comes towards you, if he laughs, if he has golden locks and if he refuses to answer questions, you will surely guess who he is. So be kind! Do not leave me grieving. Write to me quickly to tell me that he has come back…”…continue reading →

The Fox medallions: an outstanding gift idea

The Fox medallions: an outstanding gift idea

They are made with all the skill and artistry of the Monnaie de Paris, the Paris Mint, which we have often had occasion to mention on this site.  Now the Monnaie de Paris proposes a medallion featuring our favourite character: the Fox. The star that appears at the top of medallion is rich in meaning, if you think back to the words of the Little Prince……continue reading →

The Little Prince: coming soon to the Futuroscope!

The Little Prince: coming soon to the Futuroscope!

Ever heard of movie rides? They are the kind of films, often in 3D, encountered in theme parks, where spectators actually experience the action they see on the screen: sensations of falling, being shaken around, high speed. The experience is often made even more vivid by added special effects (wind, smoke, etc.).…continue reading →