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From the late 1800s until now, fairy tales have been printed on postcards. 

"Tales of Wonder: Retelling Fairy Tales through Picture Postcards"

 examines the influence those postcards had on iconic fairy tale images we know today, like Snow White's blood-red apple and Cinderella's missing slipper.

The author of "Tales of Wonder," Jack Zipes, joined the program with guest host Euan Kerr.

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Postcards and fairy tales have a history that isn't obvious.

From the late 1800s until now, fairy tales have been printed on postcards.“Tales of Wonder: Retelling Fairy Tales through Picture Postcards" examines the influence those post cards had on iconic fairy tale images we know today, like Snow White's blood-red apple and Cinderella's missing slipper.

How postcards shaped the fairy tales we know today

Jack Zipe's collection of post cards is expansive in "Tales of Wonder."

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From the collection "Tales of Wonder" this post card is from 1989.

Courtesy of Jack Zipes 

This post card originated in New Zealand in 2009.

Post card depicting Little Red Riding Hood from 1919.

How postcards shaped the fairy tales we know today

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