Rare, 1920s, First Greek Adaptation, Max und Moritz, Wilhelm Busch, Dimitrakos
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Rare, 1920s, First Greek Adaptation, Max und Moritz, Wilhelm Busch, Dimitrakos

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Description

Extremely rare early Greek adaptation of Wilhelm Busch’s classic Max und Moritz, issued in Athens by Petros Dimitrakos in the 1920s.
Translated under the pseudonym ΦΑΚ, this edition preserves Busch’s original illustrations while adapting the text into Greek (polytonic) under the new title Ο Παύλος κι ο Μικές.

This appears to be the earliest known Greek rendering of Max und Moritz—long preceding any later adaptations, which only emerge many decades afterwards (e.g., a modern bilingual translation in 2002).
Its scarcity makes it a culturally significant milestone in the reception of illustrated literature in Greece, and an important collectible for those interested in early children’s books, Greek printed heritage, and the international influence of Wilhelm Busch.

 

Bibliographic Details

  • Author: Wilhelm Busch (adapted by ΦΑΚ)

  • Title: Ο Παύλος κι ο Μικές (Max und Moritz)

  • Publisher: Petros Dimitrakos, Athens

  • Year: ca. 1920s

  • Edition: First Greek edition

  • Language: Greek (polytonic)

  • Pages: 35

  • Dimensions: approx. 22.5 cm × 18 cm

  • Binding: Original softcover with lithographic cover

 

About Wilhelm Busch

Wilhelm Busch (1832–1908) was a pioneering figure in European satirical illustration and is widely regarded as a forerunner of the modern comic strip.
Published in 1865, Max und Moritz became a landmark of children’s illustrated literature, influencing later creators and remaining an enduring icon of German culture.

 

Condition

Good (–) vintage condition with expected wear and signs of age.
Please review the photographs for a full assessment.

 

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Additional information

Languages

Greek

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