"For centuries, fairy tales and nursery rhymes have been told to children to teach them lessons about people, their culture, and the world. Many of these facts were – and are – quite harsh, and while some of these issues are timeless, in the twenty-first century humanity faces new issues, and people (adults and the child within each of us) no longer have fairy tales to subtly inform us of issues about which we need to be aware. Our cultural conversations have gone awry."
– Dan Jahn
– Dan Jahn
Photographer and writer Dan Jahn's visionary new book, Cautionary Tales for Perilous Times, takes up the gauntlet thrown down by politically-correct parents who refuse to read fairy tales, and illustrates contemporary issues for a new millennium. The book dramatically reinterprets a pantheon of classic characters in stunning new visual ways, in the hopes of subtly introducing these issues into the cultural conversation.
about the artist
Dan Jahn is an award-winning Denver based professional photographer, writer & digital artist working nationally and internationally, whose work is currently seen in magazines, advertisements, on websites, and in commercial buildings as well as fine homes. Dan was born in Sri Lanka to Peace Corps parents, and has continued to travel and explore other cultures as a student studying religion, culture and politics as an undergraduate and graduate both in the United States and in Europe, and as a writer and photographer.
Dan Jahn is an award-winning Denver based professional photographer, writer & digital artist working nationally and internationally, whose work is currently seen in magazines, advertisements, on websites, and in commercial buildings as well as fine homes. Dan was born in Sri Lanka to Peace Corps parents, and has continued to travel and explore other cultures as a student studying religion, culture and politics as an undergraduate and graduate both in the United States and in Europe, and as a writer and photographer.
Cautionary Tales:
The Prelude
Can't wait until the full-size collectors' edition comes out?
The Prelude is almost available ... pre-order the extremely limited edition Prelude now!
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The Prelude
Can't wait until the full-size collectors' edition comes out?
The Prelude is almost available ... pre-order the extremely limited edition Prelude now!
[more info]
Cautionary Tales:
The Collector's Edition
Want to own the definitive visual re-interpretation of classic fairy tales for the postmodern age?
The Collectors' Edition will be available in Autumn 2010.
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The Collector's Edition
Want to own the definitive visual re-interpretation of classic fairy tales for the postmodern age?
The Collectors' Edition will be available in Autumn 2010.
[more info]
Cautionary Tales:
The Prints
Are you a collector of unusual fine- art photography prints?
The fine art prints will start becoming available in March 2010.
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The Prints
Are you a collector of unusual fine- art photography prints?
The fine art prints will start becoming available in March 2010.
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The book launch will be accompanied by a gallery opening and reception, where each image from the book will be available as a large, 30" x 40" museum-quality, archival fine-art print in a limited edition of fifty, each signed by both Dan Jahn and by the model in the image, and the hardbound book will be available at the opening.
Special thanks to:
Hair: Julie Gallahue
Stylist Julie Gallahue is based in Evergreen, CO, and owns and operates the boutique production company GOLDIE MAE PRODUCTIONS, LLC. Julie has worked in the film and fashion Industry for over 20 years in multiple departments, and is the mother of three sons, Adam, Alec and Ian, and they do not let her experiment with their hair.
Stylist Julie Gallahue is based in Evergreen, CO, and owns and operates the boutique production company GOLDIE MAE PRODUCTIONS, LLC. Julie has worked in the film and fashion Industry for over 20 years in multiple departments, and is the mother of three sons, Adam, Alec and Ian, and they do not let her experiment with their hair.
CGI/Post-Production: Erik Oberhausen
Erik has an organic focus on digital visual arts and brings several decades worth of visual and musical experience and an intense devotion to visual technology to creating immersive 3D environments.
Erik has an organic focus on digital visual arts and brings several decades worth of visual and musical experience and an intense devotion to visual technology to creating immersive 3D environments.
Makeup: Sarah Clark
Sarah Clark is a Multi-Media Artist, Creative Director, and Special Effects Make-up Artist for film, television, and photography. She is passionate about working with brilliant minds, and lives for creative challenges and projects with a thought provoking message. She continues to wander the globe seeking adventure and wisdom, while rarely is she ever REALLY lost.
Sarah Clark is a Multi-Media Artist, Creative Director, and Special Effects Make-up Artist for film, television, and photography. She is passionate about working with brilliant minds, and lives for creative challenges and projects with a thought provoking message. She continues to wander the globe seeking adventure and wisdom, while rarely is she ever REALLY lost.
Wardrobe: Lynne Bruning
Textile enchantress, weaver of gossamer threads, deviating from the norm like a spider on acid. Fusing together her education in neurophysiology and architecture Lynne jets thru the universe on a magical LED carpet creatively cross-pollinating the worlds of science, textiles and fashion with her innovative award winning designs. http://lbruning.com
Textile enchantress, weaver of gossamer threads, deviating from the norm like a spider on acid. Fusing together her education in neurophysiology and architecture Lynne jets thru the universe on a magical LED carpet creatively cross-pollinating the worlds of science, textiles and fashion with her innovative award winning designs. http://lbruning.com
Book Design: Andy Gayer
Andy is the owner of labmercury design, and has been creating compelling, design solutions for more than 10 years in corporate id, print, 3d and interactive.
Andy is the owner of labmercury design, and has been creating compelling, design solutions for more than 10 years in corporate id, print, 3d and interactive.