Deep at the bottom of the sea lived a beautiful young mermaid who desired only one thing -- to become a human being and have an immortal soul. Desperate for the love of a handsome human prince, the little mermaid goes to the wicked sea witch and trades her most valuable possession, her lovely voice, for a pair of human legs with the understanding that if he does not choose her to be his bride she will perish. Will the poor young mermaid survive the riskiest gamble of her life?The rich and varied illustrations for this book come from a treasure trove of artwork that is part of the Disney Research Archives. This incredible library holds the work of a multitude of talented artists who helped give their vision to the early conceptual phases of numerous Disney animated films, such as The Little Mermaid, before any of the animation was ever begun.
