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Contact:
Patrick Sheehan
Principal, Dovecrest Books
dovecrestbooks@gmail.com
Dovecrest Books Announces Wilde’s Fairy Tales
A new edition of Oscar Wilde’s complete fairy tales, gifted to a queer, adult audience
Boston, MA — [August 22, 2025] — Dovecrest Books is proud to announce the forthcoming release of Wilde’s Fairy Tales, a complete edition of Oscar Wilde’s nine fairy tales—The Happy Prince and Other Tales (1888) and A House of Pomegranates (1891)—accompanied by new illustrations and thoughtful design.
Unlike many contemporary editions that package Wilde’s tales solely for children, this volume acknowledges them for what they are: lyrical works of beauty, sorrow, and sacrifice, written by a man who could not openly express his queer identity but infused these stories with the depth of his love, longing, and vision.
“This edition is designed to be something tender,” said Patrick Sheehan, Designer and Publisher at Dovecrest. “It’s the kind of book you might give to the one you love—not just for what it says, but for what it means. Wilde’s fairy tales have always been about devotion, compassion, and the courage to remain true in the face of cruelty. We wanted to honor that, and to honor Wilde own perspective.”
Wilde’s Fairy Tales features:
All nine of Wilde’s fairy tales in one volume (The Happy Prince, The Nightingale and the Rose, The Selfish Giant, The Devoted Friend, The Remarkable Rocket, The Young King, The Birthday of the Infanta, The Fisherman and His Soul, and The Star-Child)
New illustrations that reinterpret the tales with elegance, queerness, and modern sensibility
A fresh framing for Wilde’s legacy, presenting the fairy tales as romantic literature that resonates deeply with queer history and identity
This release is part of Dovecrest’s new mission to repackage classic literature for new audiences, making visible the voices and perspectives that have too often been erased or overlooked. By honoring Wilde’s queerness and reimagining how his stories are presented, Dovecrest invites readers to experience these timeless tales not only as literature, but as acts of love and resilience.
Wilde’s Fairy Tales will be available September, 2025 through Dovecrest Books and major online retailers.
About Dovecrest Books
Dovecrest Books is an independent publisher based in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to reimagining classic and contemporary literature through new lenses of design, artistry, and representation. Each edition is crafted to bring timeless works into conversation with modern audiences, creating books that are as meaningful to give as they are to read.
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Contact:
Patrick Sheehan
Principal, Dovecrest Books
dovecrestbooks@gmail.com
Rosa & Rui & The One-Eyed Witch by Patrick Sheehan Now Available at Trident Booksellers & Café
Boston, MA — Dovecrest Books is proud to announce that Rosa & Rui & The One-Eyed Witch, the enchanting new children’s book by Boston-based author and illustrator Patrick Sheehan, is now available for purchase at Trident Booksellers & Café on Newbury Street beginning August 1, 2025.
Blending timeless fairytale traditions with fresh, lyrical storytelling, Rosa & Rui & The One-Eyed Witch tells the tale of two siblings who find themselves in a world of mystery, courage, and wonder. Drawing inspiration from classic folklore, the book is richly illustrated and designed to be cherished by both children and adults alike.
Rosa & Rui & The One-Eyed Witch has already captured attention as a #1 New Release in its category on Amazon earlier this summer, and its arrival at Trident marks an exciting milestone for both the author and Boston’s literary community.
About the Author
Patrick Sheehan is a Boston-based visual art teacher and writer who specializes in folklore-inspired children’s literature. His work combines his passion for storytelling, illustration, and cultural tradition. Rosa & Rui & The One-Eyed Witch is published under his imprint, Dovecrest Books.
About Trident Booksellers & Café
Since 1984, Trident Booksellers & Café has been one of Boston’s most beloved independent bookstores, known for its thoughtfully curated selection of books, vibrant café atmosphere, and role as a hub for the city’s literary community.
Availability
Rosa & Rui & The One-Eyed Witch is available at Trident Booksellers & Café, located at 338 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, as well as online through Amazon.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Patrick Sheehan
Principal, Dovecrest Books
dovecrestbooks@gmail.com
“Rosa & Rui & The One-Eyed Witch” Now Available from Dovecrest Books
Boston, MA — June 1, 2025 — Dovecrest Books is proud to announce the official release of its debut picture book, Rosa & Rui & The One-Eyed Witch, now available in paperback. Written and illustrated by Boston-based artist and educator Patrick Sheehan, this enchanting story draws from traditional Portuguese folklore to deliver a tale of courage, sibling love, and cleverness in the face of danger.
Beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written, Rosa & Rui & The One-Eyed Witch follows the journey of two young siblings who become lost in a strange forest haunted by a mysterious one-eyed witch. As they search for a way home, Rosa and Rui must rely on each other and the help of an unexpected visitor to outwit the witch and escape her eerie realm.
This release marks a significant milestone for Dovecrest Books, a new independent publishing imprint launched by Sheehan earlier this year with a mission to bring culturally rooted, visually stunning stories to young readers and families.
Rosa & Rui & The One-Eyed Witch
Written & Illustrated by Patrick Sheehan
Paperback | 24 pages | ISBN: 979-8-218-68961-2
Now Available on Amazon or directly from Dovecrest Books.
For media inquiries, review copies, or author interviews, please contact: dovecrestbooks@gmail.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Patrick Sheehan
Principal, Dovecrest Books
dovecrestbooks@gmail.com
Dovecrest Books to Release Debut Picture Book, “Rosa & Rui & The One-Eyed Witch,” June 1, 2025
Boston, MA — Dovecrest Books, a newly established independent publishing imprint, proudly announces the release of its debut title, Rosa & Rui & The One-Eyed Witch, arriving June 1, 2025.
A richly illustrated picture book inspired by traditional Portuguese folklore, Rosa & Rui & The One-Eyed Witch follows two siblings who find themselves lost in an unfamiliar forest, caught in the grip of a mysterious, one-eyed witch. With the help of an unexpected visitor, Rosa and Rui must rely on their courage, cleverness, and love for one another to escape danger and find their way back home.
This publication marks the first release from Dovecrest Books, founded in 2025 by Patrick Sheehan, a visual artist and educator based in Boston. The imprint is dedicated to producing beautifully crafted picture books that center cultural storytelling, timeless themes, and meaningful family connections.
Rosa & Rui & The One-Eyed Witch
Written & Illustrated by Patrick Sheehan
Paperback | 24 pages | ISBN 979-8-218-68961-2
Available June 1, 2025
Published by Dovecrest Books